Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Description

You'll spend your time:

• Collaborating in the design of sophisticated power electronics concepts based on functional and non-functional requirements
• Scoping and designing electronic hardware, including but not limited to, power electronics and control/communications
• Using advanced simulation tools to produce high-fidelity models of electronic systems, in combination with electromagnetic and control systems
• Advising on all aspects of electronic equipment design to meet project requirements using prototyping, simulation, verification & validation
• Researching new converter technologies and topologies to enhance product performance, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition into production

The key experience we're looking for:

• Development experience designing high-speed power electronics, including advanced semiconductors like SiC and GaN, and dealing with the challenges of very high switching frequencies
• Extensive experience with 3-phase converters, and familiarity with different converter topologies
• Experience using MATLAB Simulink, SPICE or similar for systems design
• MEng / MSc Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Physics or equivalent
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Min 5 years experience in industry (or academic research) fields related to electrical and power systems design, implementation and testing

• Experience with soft-switching power electronics
• Familiarity with symbolic math software like Mathematica

What we offer:

• Highly competitive salary dependent on skills & experience
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Pension policy tailored to your requirements
• 33 days annual leave + Holiday purchase/sell scheme
• Dental cash-back scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Season travel ticket loan
• Enhanced company sick pay & Income Protection
• Life Assurance