Power Electronics Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced power electronics design engineer to contribute to a naval programme. The role involves designing high-efficiency power electronic circuits and ensuring they meet performance and safety targets. Candidates should have expertise in power electronics, experience with modeling tools like MATLAB and Simulink, and a strong background in circuit analysis. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-reliability systems for the Marine, Aerospace, or Defence industries.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in designing and modelling power electronic systems.
• Strong background in system-level design and circuit analysis.
• Experience in thermal management and EMC considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic circuits, including converters and rectifiers.
• Apply industry best practices to ensure performance and safety targets.
• Perform component selection balancing technical and commercial constraints.

Skills

Power electronics design

MATLAB

Simulink

LTSpice

Circuit analysis

Control algorithms

Thermal management

Magnetic components design

Job description

My client is looking for a power electronics design engineer to work on a naval programme, the role will involve

Design and develop power electronic circuits, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, inverters, and motor drives.

Apply industry best practices to design high-efficiency, compact, and reliable power systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and cost targets.

Perform component selection for power electronic circuits, balancing technical and commercial constraints.

Demonstrated experience in the design and modelling of power electronic systems such as inverters, converters, or motor drives.

Strong background in system-level design and circuit analysis.

Proven ability to work with MATLAB, Simulink, and LTSpice for modelling and simulation of power electronics circuits.

Skills

Expertise in power electronics design, with a focus on high-efficiency power converters and control systems.

Proficiency in using MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice for design and performance validation.

Strong analytical skills in circuit analysis and power device selection.

Knowledge of control algorithms for power electronics systems, including digital control.

Familiarity with semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs) and their application in power electronics design.

Qualifications

Experience in thermal management and EMC considerations for power electronics designs.

Familiarity with magnetic components design, such as inductors and transformers, used in power systems.

Experience working in Marine, Aerospace, or Defence industries, focusing on power electronics for high-reliability systems.

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