Electrical Engineer Industrial Placement

The MPS group are developing design capability for the pulsed power supplies section. These power supplies operate at high voltages, tens of kV, and are designed to provide the load with large impulses of energy for specified times and repetition rates. These power supplies typically use energy storage elements such as capacitors or pulse forming networks to provide the energy for the load. The power supplies are generally bespoke pieces of equipment that are designed for specific loads such as pulsed magnets or electrostatic plates, to produce the required changes in magnetic or electric fields respectively.

We have a great opportunity for an industrial placement student to in the MPS group for 12 months and play a vital role in contributing to the development of this design capability. As an industrial placement student within the MPS group, you will be involved in every aspect of the project lifecycle.

Your work will be challenging and varied and will involve gathering requirements, modelling and simulating power supply sub-systems, prototyping and testing power supplies and reporting results. During your year at ISIS you will be exposed to operational power systems and gain relevant engineering skills through a combination of on the job-learning and formal training where required. If you perform well then there is the possibility of a sponsorship and a graduate placement which is subject to availability within the group.

• Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S)


• Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S)


• Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)


• Able to commence employment in summer 2025 (S)


• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical / electronic circuits (S & I)


• Demonstrates willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team (S & I)


• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, logical approach to problem solving, organised, reliable and collaborative (I)


• Able to communicate to both a technical and non-technical audience (S & I)


Desirable:


• Evidence of practical experience through university labs (S & I)


• Evidence of experience using CAD and/or ECAD software (S & I)
  
  ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford. The suite of neutron and muon instruments give unique insights into the properties of materials on the atomic scale. Producing neutron beams by the spallation method involves a complex engineering infrastructure to accelerate particles to high energies.


The ISIS accelerator operates continually throughout the year, with regular shutdowns scheduled for maintenance and upgrades. The Magnet Power Supplies (MPS) Group are responsible for the operations and development of all power supplies for the magnets on the accelerator. The range of equipment includes DC power supplies from 3 kW to over 1 MW, a 10cell 90 MW resonant circuit, and pulsed power systems with rise times below 100 ns for 5 kA and 40 kV.

Working at ISIS provides a rare opportunity to participate in a variety of exciting and complex engineering projects that make a real difference to the progress of UK and international science programmes, whilst gaining valuable professional training and collaborating with some of the industry's top specialists., As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.

We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating., UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

STFC's exceptionally diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists, and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you will become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the beginning. You will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.

STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here., Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.