Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

The Centre for E-Mobility & Clean Growth (CECG) is seeking a Principal Engineer to play a leading role in shaping the future of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD). This hands-on, industry-facing role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to collaborate, influence, and deliver measurable impact.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant, supportive, and multidisciplinary team, working alongside academics, engineers, PhD researchers, and industry partners. The role goes beyond technical delivery: it will require the ability to shape and lead R&D projects, build strong relationships with industrial stakeholders, and represent the Centre at external events and conferences. Opportunities will also be available for national and international collaboration, contributing to Coventry’s growing global reputation in PEMD.

Our Successful Candidate

Candidates must demonstrate a strong track record of:

• Preparing and securing R&D funding applications with a focus on practical, industry-relevant challenges
• Successfully delivering technical projects on time and to budget including the development of working prototypes and demonstrators
• Presenting at external events, conferences, and industry forums, demonstrating strong communication, networking, and influencing skills

In addition, the successful candidate will bring hands-on technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Practical design, build, and testing of power inverters
• PCB design and layout for power electronics
• EMI/EMC standards, compliance testing, and mitigation techniques
• Electrical machine design, characterisation, and testing

We are particularly interested in candidates who are innovative, collaborative, and industry-focused, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

Click here to view the full job description specification and person