Power Electronics Engineer
BRIEF OVERVIEW
- Role: Power Electronics Engineer
- Location: Hampshire
- Role type: Permanent
- Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE (we would also welcome more senior engineers)
Recruit 12 has an exciting opportunity for a Power Electronics Engineer with an industry-leading high-end manufacturer, operating across various industries involved in advanced engineering projects.
This role is at the forefront of semiconductor technology, offering the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize next-generation power solutions.
We are able to consider candidates either with industry experience of power electronics or have worked in a research role. We will also consider PhD graduates who are looking to get into industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop inverter hardware (e.g., SiC/GaN power modules, DC/DC converters, and DC-link capacitors).
- Characterise, test, and validate key power electronic components and systems.
- Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit analysis.
- Create technical documentation, including manufacturing packs and test procedures.
- Conduct simulation and analysis using tools like Simulink, PLECS, and LTSPICE.
- Stay updated on manufacturing advancements in power electronics.
- Interface with customers to exceed expectations and act as a product expert.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Extensive experience in power electronics design and development
- Hands-on expertise with DC/DC and DC/AC converters, gate drivers, and high-frequency components
- Proficient in simulation tools (Simulink, MATLAB, PLECS, LTSPICE, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of EMC/EMI considerations and mitigation techniques
- Experience in the design and qualification of power modules to industry standards
- Familiarity with reliability and safety analysis tools like DFMEA or FTA
DESIRABLE (NOT ESSENTIAL)
- Experience with automotive traction inverters
- Familiarity with electric machine control theory
- Knowledge of automotive legislation and functional safety standards (e.g., ISO26262)
- Exposure to 3D solid modelling tools like SolidWorks
- Wide-bandgap technology (SiC/GaN)
- PhD in Power Electronics or relevant subject area
- Chartered Engineer status
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Recruit 12
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Andover, Hampshire SP11, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Power Electronics Engineer role is a permanent position located in Hampshire, offering a salary range of £40,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.
- Candidates should have extensive experience in power electronics design and development, or be PhD graduates looking to enter the industry.
- Responsibilities include designing and developing inverter hardware, characterizing and validating power electronic components, and conducting simulations using tools like Simulink and LTSPICE.
- The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise with DC/DC and DC/AC converters, gate drivers, and a strong understanding of EMC/EMI considerations.
- Experience with automotive traction inverters and knowledge of relevant safety standards are desirable but not essential.
