OverviewPower Electronics Engineer (Magnetics) role at Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult. CSA Catapult requires a Power Electronics Engineer (Magnetics) to design and test power electronic components/systems and work on technical activities on internal and external projects and research programmes.The Power Electronics Engineer (Magnetics) is expected to have a broad knowledge of engineering, science and technology with proven experience around Power Electronics and particularly magnetics for Power Electronics. They will be expected to provide design expertise on projects and work on test and validation activities in the labs at Catapult’s Innovation Centre.You will:Work on Power Electronics projects working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver tasks on time and to scopePrepare technical documentation including requirements, specifications, simulations and test plans, and assist in delivery with other team membersDesign and develop power electronic systems and demonstratorsWork closely with suppliers providing technical specifications and procuring components and test equipment to specification and budgetCarry out design, test and validation activities in the labs at CSA Catapult’s Innovation CentreTechnical reporting to project team and wider audience to demonstrate regular progressProvide inputs to technical proposals and quotations, when requiredParticipate in technical risk assessments to ensure safe working at all timesRequirementsEngineering degree-level qualification or higher, or equivalent technical experience within Power Electronics, semiconductor or equivalent industryDemonstrable experience in working on Power Electronics products, projects and work packages, ideally across a multitude of different marketsExperience in multi-disciplinary engineering activities including design, test, manufacture, and instrumentation developmentPower Electronics prototype assembly and validation, including lab-based power converter testingKnowledge of high-frequency magnetics for power convertersIndustry-proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly understand complex issues and to propose solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishExcellent team working skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleaguesMagnetic component characterisation including BH loop, VNA and impedance analyserMagnetics simulation including electromagnetic-thermal 2D/ 3D FEA and circuit levelMagnetic component design including core and winding selection for isolated/non-isolated converters and filtering; SiC/ GaN switching and its implications on magnetics and EMI/ EMCSystems engineering approach to projectsFamiliar with engineering lifecycle management and 8D problem-solving methodologyHistory of translating research output into working prototypesSkills in data analytics, familiar with Matlab and other programming skillsPower Electronics simulation tools experience (PLECS, Saber, Ansys Q3D/Maxwell etc)Other informationUp to £58,203.60 annual salary (FTE)A non-contractual bonus scheme to allow everyone to share in our successLife Assurance – 4 times your annual salaryScottish Widows pension scheme – you put in 5% and we’ll put in 10%28 days leave in addition to 8 bank holidaysA generous private medical insurance scheme for you and your family (enrolment once a year)A cashback scheme for your eye tests and dental treatmentPayment for a professional membership each yearFlexible working – we operate core hours of 10-4. The balance of your hours can be worked around what works for youElectric Vehicle and Cycle to work schemesSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering, Research, and DesignIndustriesSemiconductor Manufacturing, Research Services, and Engineering Services #J-18808-Ljbffr