Lead Power Electronics Engineer, EV Inverter Systems
Ampere Recruitment
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Job summary
Ampere Recruitment supports a growing automotive technology company in recruiting a Principal Power Electronics Engineer. The role focuses on end-to-end development of EV traction power electronics, from concept to production, with technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Based in Surrey, the role involves UK and international travel to suppliers and partners, including China, and reports to the Electronics Manager.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Power Electronics Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years 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 application knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Own the power electronics development strategy, technical roadmap and design reviews.
- Lead end-to-end EV traction power electronics development from concept to production.
- Ensure efficiency, power density, reliability and performance targets.
- Lead prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, DV/PV testing and EMC/EMI.
- Ensure ISO 26262 and automotive HV safety standards compliance.
- Collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing and quality teams; liaise with Tier-2 suppliers.
- Mentor junior and senior engineers.
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Job description
Ampere Recruitment supports a growing automotive technology company in recruiting a Principal Power Electronics Engineer. The role focuses on end-to-end development of EV traction power electronics, from concept to production, with technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Based in Surrey, the role involves UK and international travel to suppliers and partners, including China, and reports to the Electronics Manager.
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