Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer focuses on design & develop: lead the schematic capture and pcb design of low and high-voltage power electronic sub-assemblies.

What the role involves

• Design & Develop: Lead the schematic capture and PCB design of low and high-voltage power electronic sub-assemblies.
• Component Selection: Specify and select critical components, including Power Modules, DC Link Capacitors, and Gate Drivers.
• Drive the verification and testing processes for power electronics devices.
• Collaboration: Capture specifications and requirements in line with industry standards, and actively support design reviews for electronics and software projects.
• Lifecycle Management: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), component specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Resolve development, launch, and ongoing quality issues, maintaining detailed design records and implementing engineering changes where required.

Skills and requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• HV Experience: Proven experience designing analogue and power electronics up to 1000V and power ratings >150kW.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB design tools, and circuit simulation.
• Component Knowledge: Strong understanding of IGBTs, MOSFETs, and associated drive/monitoring circuitry.

Confirmed role details

• Position Type: Full-time, Permanent.
• As a Power Electronics Design Engineer , you will own the design and development of power electronic circuitry and sub-components across the entire product development lifecycle.
• Be working on cutting-edge systems with working voltages up to 1000V and power ratings exceeding 150kW.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Known job details

• Pay: £55,000 per annum