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Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer

Ko2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Limited

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Leeds-based electronics company is looking for a Power Electronics Engineer for a 3-month contract to aid in the development of a DC-DC power converter.
The role involves working with a 4000V input and 1300V output system, focusing on testing, validation, verification, and design changes.
Candidates must have a solid background in SMPS and Power Electronics, along with hands-on bench work experience.
The position offers a rate of up to £63 per hour and allows for flexible working hours and remote work when feasible.
Applicants should have relevant experience, ideally with expertise in gate resistor values, snubber circuits, and heat dissipation.

The role: A Leeds-based electronics company is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer for an initial 3 month contract to support the development of a DC-DC power converter. You'll work with a 4000V input and 1300V output system based on a flying capacitor multi-level inverter topology using silicon carbide. With much of the design phase complete, your focus will be on testing, validation, verification, and implementing design changes as required. A solid background in SMPS (Switchmode Power Supplies) and Power Electronics, plus hands-on experience with bench work, is essential for this role.

Skills Required:

Expertise in Power Electronics and SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supplies)
Proficiency in DC-DC
Hands-on experience with bench work
Strong understanding of gate resistor values, snubber circuits, and heat dissipation

Desirable Experience (not essential):

Experience with Altium for PCB design

Rate- up to £63 per hour - outside IR35Other information- Can work your hours in 4 days. Flexible start and finish times. You can work remote when the task work suits.Contract length- 3 months initially

Please contact Chris Oddy at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail.

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