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Principal Power Electronics Engineer

First People Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Andover, Hampshire SP11, England

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Principal Power Electronics Engineer position is available at an Electronics Manufacturer in Andover for a PhD student or experienced Power Electronics Engineer.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience and requires proven experience in designing semiconductor power modules and converters.
  • Candidates should be proficient in simulation and design tools such as Matlab, Simulink, and Altium, ideally holding at least an MEng/MSc in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
  • Responsibilities include leading the design of power electronics systems, overseeing qualification testing, and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with an early finish at 3:30 pm on Fridays.

Are you a PhD student with a strong understanding of Power Electronics? Are you experience Power Electronics Engineer looking for a new role within a growing manufacturer? If so, this Principal Power Electronics Engineer is perfect for you!

This Principal Power Electronics Engineer role is working for an Electronics Manufacturer in Andover. The role offers working hours of Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, and early Friday finish Friday of 3:30pm. The role is paying up to £60,000 depending on experience.

The Principal Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and development of power electronics systems, including semiconductor power modules (SiC and GaN), DC/DC and DC/AC converters, gate drivers, and associated components like DC-link capacitors. They will oversee power module qualification testing to industry standards, produce technical documentation, and ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements. The role involves extensive use of modelling and simulation tools for circuit and thermal analysis, as well as schematic capture and PCB/DBC/AMB layout. The role requires mentoring junior engineers, supporting safety and compliance measures, and fostering cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will need:

  • Proven experience in the design of semiconductor power modules and converters
  • To be proficient in the use of simulation and design tools such as Matlab, Simulink and Altium
  • To ideally be qualified to at least MEng/MSc level in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Experience with automotive traction drives is desired
  • To be willing to mentor other engineers and collaborate with cross functional teams

If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at FPR group on 02392483944.

FPR Group is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.

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