Electrical Engineer with PhD Sponsorship

Electrical Engineer with PhD SponsorshipElectrical 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 levelInternship

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesRenewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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