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Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our established Research team, based in Edinburgh.

Thie role will contribute to the design and delivery of all electrical hardware, specifically power electronics and control/communications hardware in support of ENODA's aims to revolutionise grid distribution.

Who we are

Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.

ENODA is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.

Integrated hardware and software solutions slot into existing infrastructure, enabling the grid to become self-balancing and the primary provider of system stability.

We are a mission-driven organisation committed to enabling humanity to prosper on 100% renewable energy. We are averse to introducing bureaucracy and are building a working culture that enables us to achieve our purpose and change the world.

Check out the ENODA YouTube channel to learn more about us.

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

The following would be advantageous:

• 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

This role is based onsite at Quartermile in Edinburgh.