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Electrical Engineer with PhD Sponsorship

VAWT-X Energy Australia Pty LtdAdelaide, South Australia, Australia

23 days ago

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Managing Director at VAWT-X Energy Australia Pty Ltd

PERMANENT ENGINEER POSITION with PhD sponsorship

Employer : VAWT-X Energy Pty Ltd

Location : Adelaide, South Australia

Program : PhD – Industry Research Collaboration

Institution : Flinders University, College of Science & Engineering – Advanced Wind Energy

Field : Renewable Energy / Wind Energy Systems / Electrical Engineering / Digital Twins

PhD Focus : Maximizing Power through Innovation in Wind Turbine Electrical & Control Systems

Position Overview :

VAWT-X Energy Pty Ltd in collaboration with Flinders University, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified engineer with early-career industry research experience and a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control Engineering, or Mechatronics . This role focuses on the electrical and control subsystems of wind turbines , including generators, inverters, load controllers, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) .

The selected candidate will work in collaboration with the Advanced Wind Energy Technology Group on the development of high-fidelity digital twin models of these components to support energy harvesting optimization and advanced control design .

This is a fully funded PhD opportunity based in Adelaide , designed to bridge academic research and real-world industry applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct advanced research on :
Wind turbine generators (e.g., PMG, DFIG)
Inverter-load controllers and power electronic systems
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integration and management
Model and simulate electrical and control systems using tools such as Python, MATLAB / Simulink, PSCAD.
Develop digital twin models for real-time system understanding and optimization of energy capture
Design and implement control algorithms to improve system efficiency and responsiveness to dynamic conditions
Collaborate with academic and industry partners throughout the project lifecycle
Support lab-scale and field-testing activities as needed
Publish research findings and contribute to technical documentation and reporting
Participate in on-field activities, such as : Installation, commissioning, and operational testing of wind turbine subsystems

Essential Qualifications & Skills :

A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control Engineering, Mechatronics , or a closely related field

Strong knowledge of :

Electrical machines and power electronics

Control systems and signal processing

Energy systems modelling and simulation

Interest in digital twin development and energy optimization

Excellent problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to collaborative projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with wind turbine systems or renewable energy applications

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus)

Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or embedded control platforms

Background in electric, electronic, control optimization or hybrid control strategies is a plus

This Position Offers :

Acareer with an innovative start-up company

A fully fundedAustralian Government supported PhD scholarship (open to domestic and international candidates)

Joint academic and industry supervision from Flinders University’s College of Science and Engineering

Access to unique laboratory and field-deployed wind turbine facilities

Support for publication, and professional development

Start Date : 28 July 2025

To Apply : Send your CV and academic transcripts together with an application letter that includes

a brief research interest statement to gary.andrews@vawt-x.com.au

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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