Job Description

Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer required for a role in Warwickshire, UK. The salary range is £70-85k + bonus + benefits.

The role requires specialist experience of the design and development of power converters (transformers / inductors) – ideally 50 -200 kW - including magnetics. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of power electronics design specifically the design of power conversion products.

The ideal candidate will be a principal electronics engineer or a senior engineer with evident technical leadership experience. They will have experience of taking products through the design lifecycle - from concept to series production.

• Power electronics design and development (isolated power converters – high power)
• Experience with a variety of power converter topologies (e.g. Flyback converter, Forward converter, Half-bridge / Full-bridge, Push-pull converter, Resonant) and their application.
• Experience of the design of high-power electronic converters for automotive / electric vehicle applications would be great. Otherwise, other applications such as clean energy, wind energy, solar, grid / intelligent grid, rail, industrial, etc.
• Technical leadership experience and customer facing capability

The candidate should have at least 8-10 years of relevant post-academic industry experience or more. They should have strong communication skills, excellent track record in the design of power electronics, and experience of tools such as Altium, Simscape & PLECS for electronics design and simulation.

• Degree / master’s degree in electrical, electronic engineering, etc.
• Excellent track record in the design of power electronics (isolated power converters – high power, ideally 50 -200 kW - including magnetics)
• Experience of leading projects and technically leading would be required.
• Experience of the design of high-power electronic converters for automotive / electric vehicle applications would be great. Otherwise, other applications such as clean energy, wind energy, solar, grid / intelligent grid, rail, industrial, etc.
• Experience with a variety of power converter topologies (e.g. Flyback converter, Forward converter, Half-bridge / Full-bridge, Push-pull converter, Resonant) and their application.
• Evidence of taking relevant designs from blank sheet / concept through to series production.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, customer centric environment.
• Experience of thermal management / cooling of power electronics systems would be great.

This role is commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Solihull, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Daventry, Rugby, Coventry, and Lutterworth. Hybrid working is available.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering, Design, and Research

Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing