Power Electronics Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider is seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer to design and develop DC-DC and AC-DC converters for Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence applications. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and creating comprehensive documentation. This position offers an attractive compensation package, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

25 days annual leave

Opportunities for professional and personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with voltages up to 1000VDC.
• Understanding of safety standards for power converters.
• Familiarity with SiC MOSFET characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC-DC and AC-DC converters for various applications.
• Collaborate with customers to define specifications and generate schematics.
• Create documentation for engineering to production handover.

Skills

Safety standards for power converters

Testing and debugging

Fault tolerance

Thermal management

Power supply construction

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Matlab

PSpice

Job description

Job Description:

eInfochips, part of Arrow Electronics, is a global technology provider specializing in product engineering and software R&D services. Delivering engineering solutions to the aerospace, industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors since 1994. The company is committed to delivering solutions in Silicon Engineering, Embedded Systems, and Software Engineering. Its offerings include complete edge-to-cloud capabilities. With over 500 products developed and 40M deployments in 140 countries, eInfochips continues to fuel technological innovations across multiple verticals.

Power Electronics Design Engineer

What will you be doing at eInfochips?

1. Design and develop a range of DC-DC (1000VDC) and AC-DC converters in kW ranges for Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence applications.
2. Collaborate with customers to understand and define technical specifications; design DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC power converters using simulations; generate schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs.
3. Perform Design DVT and validation.
4. Create documentation for engineering to production handover, including proposals, project costings, SOWs, and documentation.
5. Support released designs and NPI activities.
6. Design, specify, and test products to meet regulatory standards including EMC, Environmental, Shock, Vibration, Surges, and Safety.
7. Work with cross-functional teams in India and the UK, including SW, HW, CAD, Mechanical design, and PCB layout teams.

What are we looking for?

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with voltages up to 1000VDC and AC mains.
3. Understanding of safety standards for power converters.
4. Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as Matlab and PSpice.
5. Experience in high-reliability design, including redundancy and fault tolerance.
6. Ability to implement fault sensing, protection, thermal management, and control systems.
7. Familiarity with SiC MOSFET characteristics.
8. Proven testing and debugging skills.
9. Strong knowledge of electronics components, PCB design, and power supply construction.
10. Experience with environmental and regulatory testing.
11. Knowledge of power electronic circuit topologies and PCB design best practices.
12. Understanding of software and firmware integration.
13. Optional experience with standards compliance such as UL, CE, EN62368, ISO26262, and related safety and EMC standards.

What is in it for you?

1. Attractive compensation package.
2. 25 days annual leave.
3. Trusting and reliable work environment.
4. Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you see yourself as our future colleague, please send us your application.