Electrical Engineer with PhD Sponsorship
Electrical Engineer with PhD Sponsorship
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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 engineerwith 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) inElectrical 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 indigital twin developmentand 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 fromFlinders 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
* Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
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Full-time
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Engineering and Information Technology
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Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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