Power Electronics Design Engineer

New Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary design team in developing power and control systems. The role includes mentorship of engineers, research and implementation of cutting-edge technology, and managing compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronics and have proven experience in hardware design and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics hardware design, ideally in power systems or control applications.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with lab equipment essential for testing designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electronics engineers to implement design strategies.
• Design and develop digital and analog power/control circuits.
• Manage product design from initial schematic through release.

Skills

Leadership

Electronics hardware design

Agile methods

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Education

Degree in Electronics, Power Electronics, or Embedded Systems

Tools

OrCAD

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary design team in developing power and control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product development across the full lifecycle, from concept to delivery, within a well-established engineering firm operating in the power systems and critical infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of electronics engineers using Agile methods (daily stand-ups, sprint planning).
• Develop and communicate design strategies aligned with company and product goals.
• Provide mentoring, training plans, and technical guidance to team members.
• Present design proposals and solutions to internal stakeholders at project reviews.

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop digital and analog power/control circuits.
• Research and implement cutting-edge electronics and power technologies.
• Manage designs from initial schematic and layout through prototyping, verification, and product release.
• Develop simulation and modelling of electronic systems using mathematical tools.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards throughout the design process.
• Maintain clear documentation and reports according to internal procedures.

New Product Introduction & Lifecycle Support

• Translate product requirements into practical engineering solutions considering commercial constraints.
• Coordinate across functions (production, test, procurement) to optimize designs for manufacturing (DFx).
• Manage component selection for performance, cost, and lifecycle (obsolescence planning).
• Provide technical support for existing products, troubleshooting hardware/firmware issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders or third-party vendors.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with R&D partnerships, including academic collaborators and innovation centres.
• Support software/firmware teams in integrating control algorithms into new product designs.
• Interface with subcontractor design teams and third-party systems as needed.
• Deliver training on new products to technical and non-technical departments.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies to ensure future-proofed solutions.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of product milestones within scope and budget.
• Reduction in design errors and support issues.
• Contribution to continuous improvement in quality and process documentation.

Compliance & Quality Standards

• Adherence to quality, environmental, and safety regulations including:
• ISO 9001 / ISO 14001
• RoHS, EMC, WEEE directives

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electronics, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, or similar.
• Proven experience in electronics hardware design, ideally in power systems or control applications.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., OrCAD).
• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, function generators, etc.).