EV Traction Power Electronics Lead | 50–300kW Inverters

Ampere Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampere Recruitment is partnering with a growing automotive technology company to appoint a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Surrey. You will lead end-to-end development of EV traction power electronics from concept to production, influencing strategy and architecture across multiple teams.

You will report to the Electronics Manager and work with cross-functional teams while ensuring safety standards and reliability targets are met.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Power Electronics or related field.
• 8+ years of R&D experience with inverters for electric motors.
• Hands-on experience designing and testing 400V+ 50kW–300kW power electronics systems.
• Strong SiC/GaN and gate driver knowledge.
• Experience in electrical, thermal or electromagnetic modelling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Own the power electronics development strategy, technical roadmap and design reviews.
• Accountable for efficiency, power density, reliability and performance targets.
• Lead design of EV traction inverter systems (50kW–300kW, 400V/800V).
• Run electrical, thermal and electromagnetic simulations and analyse losses and fault behaviour.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and liaise with suppliers.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers.

Skills

Power electronics

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

SPICE

PLECS

FEA

PCB layout tools

Job description

Ampere Recruitment is partnering with a growing automotive technology company to appoint a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Surrey. You will lead end-to-end development of EV traction power electronics from concept to production, influencing strategy and architecture across multiple teams.

You will report to the Electronics Manager and work with cross-functional teams while ensuring safety standards and reliability targets are met.