Job Description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client, which develops cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs, we are looking for a Power Electronics Design Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Derby (hybrid work model).

Job Description - The Role

As Power Electronics Design Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of an AC/DC Power converter for power drive systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of the design solutions in line with the declared project milestones and budget.
• Ensure that the tools and methods appropriate to Electronics and Electrical (E&E) are rigorously applied.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining the overall plan of engineering tasks for all of the assigned design solutions.
• Coordinate and lead a team of Engineers in the delivery of the overall engineering plan, supported by the Technical Coach and Capability Managers responsible for the assigned individuals.
• Support the Programme Manager in achieving delivery of the design solutions within the agreed budget.
• Act as the single point of contact for reporting to the project and/or key stakeholders.
• Manage the work scope, including negotiation for resources and estimation of effort required to accomplish the engineering plan.
• Ensure all non-conformances and minor design changes relevant to your projects are dealt with promptly.
• Escalate issues effectively where further support is needed from a broader team.
• Manage risks and issues on your design solutions, including escalation as required.
• Ensure design questions for milestone reviews are completed by the team.
• Support Capability Managers in performance discussions and development of team members.

Criteria

• Experience in people management and processes.
• Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design and verification.
• Relevant engineering and technical competence in Power Electronics.
• Experience in managing and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver power systems projects, including planning, design, integration, and delivery, while ensuring projects stay on track regarding time, cost, and quality.

Next Steps

We will only accept applications from workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in this position, please click the link to apply. We will contact you with an update in due course.

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