Power Electronics Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Derby seeks a Power Electronics Design Engineer for a 12-month hybrid contract, involving 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. You will lead the design and development of AC/DC power converters, manage project milestones, and support multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and processes.
• Knowledge of Electronics and Electrical design verification.
• Relevant power electronics engineering experience.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams on power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of AC/DC power converters.
• Manage design solutions aligned with project milestones.
• Develop and maintain engineering task plans.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders.

Skills

People management

Electronics design knowledge

Power electronics engineering

Project delivery

Job description

We are AMS, a global total workforce solutions firm that helps organizations thrive amidst constant change by building, reshaping, and optimizing workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) acts as an extension of Rolls-Royce's recruitment team, providing professional interim and temporary resources.

Rolls-Royce is a renowned engineering organization operating across energy, aerospace, marine, and defense sectors. They pioneer cutting-edge technologies to deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions for vital power needs.

We are seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer based in Derby for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role involves 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

As Power Electronics Design Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of an AC/DC power converter for power drive systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver design solutions aligned with project milestones and budgets.
2. Apply appropriate tools and methods for Electronics and Electrical (E&E) design rigorously.
3. Develop and maintain engineering task plans for assigned design solutions.
4. Lead a team of engineers, supported by Technical Coaches and Capability Managers.
5. Assist the Programme Manager in delivering design solutions within budget.
6. Act as the primary contact for reporting to project and stakeholder teams.
7. Manage work scope, resources, and effort estimation.
8. Address non-conformances and design changes promptly.
9. Escalate issues as needed and manage risks and issues on design solutions.
10. Ensure completion of design questions for milestone reviews.
11. Support performance discussions and development within the team.

Criteria

• Experience in people management and processes.
• Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design and verification.
• Relevant power electronics engineering expertise.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on power systems projects, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality targets.

Note: A Security Check (SC) may be required. Rolls-Royce supports SC applications if needed. Due to recent Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, only PAYE or Umbrella contractors can be accepted; applications from those operating via their own Limited Company are not eligible.