Power Electronics Design Engineer

Thomas Lee Recruitment; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical or Electronic Engineer focused on power electronics design. The role involves designing and testing electronic circuits for variable-frequency drives in a dynamic engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience with AC motor controls and PCB layouts. This position offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, contributing to cutting-edge technology projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Strong benefits package

Long-term career growth

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in power-electronics design and circuit simulation.
• Good understanding of AC motor control and PCB design.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, analyse and test electronic and power-electronics circuits.
• Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts.
• Work on AC motor-control systems and contribute to performance improvements.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical and test teams on new product development.
• Ensure designs meet EMC and compliance standards.

Skills

Power-electronics design

Circuit simulation

AC motor control

PCB design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB

PSIM

Job description

Take your electronics expertise into a role where innovation meets real-world impact.

You'll join a specialist engineering team developing the next generation of variable-frequency drives used across global industrial and energy-saving applications. This is a hands-on design position working on complex power electronics circuits from concept through to testing and validation.

What you'll do:

• Design, simulate, analyse and test electronic and power-electronics circuits.

• Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts.

• Work on AC motor-control systems and contribute to performance improvements.

• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical and test teams on new product development.

• Ensure designs meet EMC and compliance standards.

What you'll need:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

• Experience in power-electronics design and circuit simulation.

• Good understanding of AC motor control and PCB design.

• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Altium Designer.

• Simulation using MATLAB / PSIM.

• Knowledge of PFC circuits and DSP-based motor control firmware.

• Familiarity with EMC testing and compliance.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Strong benefits package and long-term career growth.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, energy-efficient technology projects.

About Us:
At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

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