Electrical Hardware Engineer

I'm working with a subsidiary of the world's leading provider of propulsion and control systems in the rolling stock industry. Their mission is to design, develop, and produce cutting-edge power electronics systems and components for automotive electric vehicles, rail, and renewable energy sectors.

Overview of the role as Electrical Hardware Engineer:

I am seeking a Senior level Electrical Hardware Engineer primarily focused on new solar inverter projects. This role involves optimising the hardware design of string photovoltaic inverters utilising advanced power electronics technology and proficient PCB design skills.

Responsibilities as Electrical Hardware Engineer:

• Select and simulate topologies for DC-AC inverters and DC-DC converters
• Using KiCAD, design schematics and PCB layouts for DC-AC inverters and DC-DC converters
• Choose sensors and design circuits for current, voltage, and temperature measurement
• Participate in designing gate drivers for discrete silicon IGBT or silicon carbide MOSFET
• Research advanced technology for onboard design for solar inverters and boost converters
• Contribute to the development of the technical route planning
• Define technical specifications and interfaces for components, and select and source components
• Document design work

Other Responsibilities as Electrical Hardware Engineer:

• Control the budget for prototype development
• Collaborate with other teams and colleagues on current projects, organise meetings, and report on key issues
• Maintain effective working relationships with core technology members to ensure efficient delivery of technical information

Skills and Experience that we're looking for:

• Schematic design and PCB routing experience for high voltage (DC bus voltage over 500V) converter development
• Understanding of three-phase, three-level, or multilevel DC-AC inverter and prototype design using discrete devices
• Solid knowledge of boost DC-DC converter and prototype design with discrete devices
• Experienced in designing string tens of kW photovoltaic converters, or tangible experience working on projects involving high efficiency, high power onboard EV inverters and/or onboard EV chargers
• Proficient in power electronics simulation
• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations, and extensive practical experience

Benefits for the successful Electrical Hardware Engineer include:

This is a great place to work with opportunities for professional and personal development. The benefits package includes:

• £60,000 base salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Bupa healthcare
• Healthcare vouchers
• Free on-site car parking
• Free lunch Monday to Friday
• Contributory pension
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to an independent 24-hour confidential counselling service