Electronics/Hardware Design Engineer

WA Consultants; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

WA Consultants in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Hardware/Electronics Design Engineer to design, develop and validate power electronic products within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work across the full product development life cycle from concept to testing and production support, with opportunities across multiple levels depending on experience. We welcome engineers from varying backgrounds who have a passion for electronics and power conversion.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in power electronics design, motor drives, static power conversion or similar applications.
• Knowledge of power semiconductor technologies and selecting appropriate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out feasibility studies to identify suitable circuit topologies and technical solutions.
• Design and debug power electronic circuits, PCB assemblies for new development and support.
• Produce schematics, BOMs, wiring diagrams, design calculations and simulation reports.
• Plan and execute testing to meet performance and compliance requirements.
• Develop new design techniques, circuits and test methodologies.
• Maintain engineering records and reports.
• Apply tools to improve cost, reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Power electronics design

Motor drives

Static power conversion

Gate drive circuits

Circuit analysis & simulation

Design of experiments

PWM generation

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Hardware/Electronics Design EngineerNewcastle upon Tyne

Excellent Career Progression | Innovative Engineering Environment | Multiple Levels Considered

Are you a Hardware or Electronics Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge power electronics technology while developing your career with a growing and innovative engineering business?

Our client is a highly respected engineering organisation with an excellent reputation for developing advanced power electronic solutions across a range of demanding applications. Due to continued growth and new project wins, they are looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of a Hardware/Electronics Design Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and technically challenging environment where you'll work on the full product development life cycle, from concept and feasibility through to testing, validation and production support.

Importantly, our client is open to engineers from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. If you have relevant power electronics experience but don't tick every box listed below, we would still encourage you to apply.

The Role

As a Hardware/Electronics Design Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development and validation of power electronic products and systems, working alongside a talented multidisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and understand customer and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out feasibility studies to identify the most suitable circuit topologies and technical solutions.
• Design, develop and debug power electronic circuits, components and PCB assemblies for both new product development and existing product support.
• Produce engineering documentation including schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), wiring diagrams, design calculations and simulation reports.
• Design, set up and execute testing activities to ensure products meet performance and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement new design techniques, circuits and test methodologies.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, design documentation and technical reports.
• Apply modern engineering tools and techniques to improve cost, reliability, durability, manufacturability and development times.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers and project teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

About You

We are interested in speaking with engineers who have a passion for electronics design and power conversion technologies.

You will ideally possess:

• Degree qualification in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in power electronics design, motor drives, static power conversion or similar applications.
• Experience designing power circuitry operating in either:
  • Low voltage/high current applications (12V, 24V, 48V and 200A-1500A), and/or
  • High voltage/high current applications (300V-1000V and 200A-800A).
• Knowledge of different power semiconductor technologies and the ability to select the most appropriate solution for a given application.
• Experience with gate drive circuits and associated technologies.
• Experience designing low-voltage control and signal conditioning circuits, including microprocessors, PWM generation and interface circuitry.
• Strong understanding of circuit analysis, simulation techniques and design of experiments.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Why Apply?

• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative power electronics and advanced engineering projects.
• Opportunity to work across the full product development life cycle.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering culture.
• Work alongside highly experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Our client recognises that great engineers come from a variety of backgrounds. If you have experience in power electronics, motor drives, power conversion, automotive electrification, industrial electronics or a similar field, we'd be keen to hear from you-even if your experience doesn't match every requirement listed above.