PhD Engineer or Industrial PhD Candidate - IoT and Energy Harvesting Specialist
hace 4 días
Cerdanyola del Vallès
ph3Role Description /h3 pEnergiot is looking for a highly motivated PhD Engineer or Industrial PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, or a related field to join our Product and RD team in Barcelona. /p pThis position is designed to be aligned with Spanish RD talent programs such as Torres Quevedo and Doctorados Industriales. The Torres Quevedo program supports the incorporation of PhD-level researchers into companies to develop RD projects, while the Doctorados Industriales program supports doctoral research carried out in collaboration with companies, linking academic research with industrial innovation. /p pAt Energiot, the selected candidate will work on advanced RD projects related to self-powered IoT devices for electrical grid monitoring, with a particular focus on energy harvesting, power electronics, embedded systems, and fault detection for smart grids. /p pThe role will combine applied research and product development, contributing to the design of AC/DC converters for magneto-piezoelectric energy harvesting devices, the development of fault detection models using self-powered IoT sensors, and the improvement of next-generation monitoring devices deployed in demanding field environments. /p pThis is an ideal position for someone who wants to work at the intersection of scientific research, hardware development, and real-world energy applications, contributing to innovative technologies for the future of electrical networks. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead or contribute to RD projects related to energy harvesting, power electronics, IoT devices, and electrical grid monitoring. /li liDesign, model, and validate AC/DC converters for magneto-piezoelectric energy harvesting systems. /li liDevelop and test fault detection models using data from self-powered IoT sensors deployed in electrical grid environments. /li liExplore new architectures, circuits, and algorithms to improve device autonomy, reliability, and field performance. /li liContribute to the definition of research objectives, technical work packages, experimental plans, and validation methodologies. /li /ul h3Product and Hardware Development /h3 ul liParticipate in the electronic design and development of Energiot’s next-generation self-powered IoT devices. /li liWork on PCB design, circuit development, component selection, and hardware validation. /li liSupport the development, testing, debugging, and improvement of electronic prototypes and production-ready devices. /li liProgram and test microcontrollers and embedded systems, with a focus on low-power and energy-efficient operation. /li liCollaborate with firmware, mechanical, product, and operations teams to ensure integration between hardware, software, and mechanical design. /li /ul h3Testing, Validation and Documentation /h3 ul liDesign and execute laboratory and field validation tests for energy harvesting systems, converters, sensors, and IoT devices. /li liPrepare technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test reports, research reports, design revisions, and validation results. /li liSupport product certification processes and compliance-related activities when required. /liliContribute to technical reports and documentation required for RD funding programs such as Torres Quevedo or Doctorados Industriales. /li /ul h3Innovation and Scientific Contribution /h3 ul liContribute to scientific publications, patents, technical papers, and knowledge-generation activities when relevant. /li liCollaborate with universities, research centers, industrial partners, and electrical utilities on RD and validation activities. /li liSupport the identification of new research opportunities, funding programs, and strategic technology partnerships. /li liHelp translate research outcomes into practical product improvements and commercially relevant technology capabilities. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 h3Essential /h3 ul liPhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or current eligibility / interest in pursuing an Industrial PhD in collaboration with Energiot. /li liStrong background in power electronics, energy harvesting, embedded systems, electrical systems, or related RD areas. /li liExperience with AC/DC converter design, modeling, testing, or validation. /li liExperience with electronic circuit design, PCB design tools, and hardware validation. /li liExperience with microcontroller programming and embedded systems. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on open-ended technical challenges. /li liAbility to prepare high-quality technical documentation, research reports, and experimental results. /li liFluent in English and Spanish. /li liProactive, autonomous, and solution-driven attitude. /li liAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team environment combining electronics, firmware, mechanical design, product development, and field applications. /li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liExperience with magneto-piezoelectric, piezoelectric, inductive, or other energy harvesting technologies. /li liExperience with low-power electronics and autonomous IoT devices. /li liExperience with fault detection, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, signal processing, or data-driven models for electrical systems. /li liExperience with Texas Instruments SoC or similar microcontroller platforms. /li liFamiliarity with wireless communication protocols such as LoRa, SigFox, I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, NB-IoT, LTE-M, or similar. /li liHands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators. /li liExperience with simulation tools such as COMSOL, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar. /li liPrevious experience in RD projects with companies, universities, research centers, or public funding programs. /li liKnowledge of Spanish or European RD funding programs. /li liExperience contributing to scientific publications, patents, or technical reports. /li liInterest in smart grids, electrical networks, IoT, sustainability, and the energy transition. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liFull-time contract in Barcelona, with potential alignment with Torres Quevedo or Doctorados Industriales funding programs. /li liOpportunity to work on advanced RD projects in self-powered IoT, energy harvesting, power electronics, and smart grid monitoring. /li liEntrepreneurial startup culture with a high level of ownership and autonomy. /li liOpportunity to contribute to scientific publications, patents, and RD funding projects. /li liPrivate medical insurance coverage (Adelas). /li liFlexible working hours and partial remote work. /li liOffice located in Barcelona area, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and the energy transition. /li /ul h3Program Alignment /h3 pThis position may be structured to align with one of the following RD talent programs: /p ul liTorres Quevedo: aimed at supporting the incorporation of PhD-level researchers into companies to carry out industrial RD projects. /li liDoctorados Industriales: aimed at supporting doctoral research projects developed in collaboration with companies, where the research work is connected to real industrial challenges. /li /ul pThe final structure of the position will depend on the candidate’s profile, eligibility, research interests, and the applicable funding program requirements. /p pJoin Energiot and help shape the future of self-powered IoT technologies for smarter, more reliable, and more sustainable electrical grids. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
