Design Engineer - Power Supply

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Power Supply Design Engineer to develop high-performance AC-DC switch-mode power supplies. The role involves technical design, team mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering and extensive experience in power supply design, ensuring projects meet specifications and production standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in AC-DC switch-mode power supply design.
• Design experience from concept through to production.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team player with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AC-DC switch-mode power supplies.
• Optimize designs for specifications, cost, and timelines.
• Create and review engineering documentation for manufacturing.

Skills

Power topologies

EMC and thermal management

Magnetic design

Analogue circuit design

Digital circuit design

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

The Power Supply Design Engineer is responsible for the electrical design, development, and delivery of high-performance AC-DC switch-mode power supplies, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in power supply design and includes both technical design work and mentoring of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development

Design all sections of AC-DC switch-mode power supplies.

Optimise designs to meet technical specifications, cost, and project timelines.

Ensure manufacturability, reliability, and ease of integration for mass production.

Select and manage electronic components considering availability, cost, and obsolescence.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary R&D teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing).

Innovate and apply new technologies and topologies in product design.

Documentation & Project Delivery

Create and review engineering documentation to support manufacturing handover.

Participate in design reviews, testing, and verification activities.

Ensure all project deliverables and milestones are met.

Report design status and resolve technical queries.

Customer & Cross-functional Support

Work closely with other departments to meet project needs and customer expectations.

Provide ongoing technical support and respond to design-related queries.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

in Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.

5+ years

experience in AC-DC switch-mode power supply design.

Strong knowledge of:

Power topologies

EMC and thermal management

Magnetic, analogue, and digital circuit design

Experience in design from concept through to production.

Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Self-motivated, collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

ACS are recruiting for a Design Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Design Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Design Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Design Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Design Engineer role you desire.

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