Power Electronics Design Engineer

Sumitomo Drive Technologies; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Welshpool is seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing and analyzing power electronics circuits for energy-efficient variable frequency drives, contributing to a greener future. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in motor control and PCB design.

Qualifications

• Experience of schematic design and PCB layout.
• Good working knowledge of AC motor control.
• Design, simulation, analysis, and test of electronic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Power Stage Design Technology team.
• Design and manufacture of Variable Frequency Drives.
• Control motors in various industrial applications.

Skills

Communication

Teamworking

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD

Tools

MATLAB

PSIM

Job description

Driving Technology. Driven by People. Join the Team!

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our divisions “Power Transmission & Controls” (PTC) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives.

Invertek Drives - headquartered in Welshpool, UK - is a fast growing global company dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of energy saving variable frequency drive technology.

We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate. Our drive for a cooler planet began nearly 25 years ago with a range of variable frequency drives that reduce energy used by electric motors in applications around the world.
We continue to dedicate our energies to reducing carbon emissions. From electric vehicles to sustainable infrastructure and processes, we are taking steps towards a greener future.

Power Electronics Design Engineer

Invertek Drives is a fast-growing global organisation dedicated to the design and manufacture of sophisticated Variable Frequency Drives, used to control motors in a wide variety of industrial and energy saving applications.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint a Power Electronics Design Engineer, working as part of the Power Stage Design Technology team. The ideal candidate will have the following:

· A degree or equivalent in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering.

· Design, simulation, analysis, and test of electronic and/or power electronics circuits.

· Experience of schematic design and PCB layout.

· Good working knowledge of AC motor control.

· Excellent communication and teamworking skills

· Organisation skills with high attention to detail.

Advantage to have:

· Modelling and simulation of power electronics using MATLAB and PSIM.

· Knowledge of power factor correcting (PFC) circuits.

· Firmware development for DSP based motor control.

· Experience with EMC compliance testing and design especially conducted and radiated emissions.

· Master’s degree or PhD.

Drive the future with us!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our team and help shape the future of drives.
Apply now and be part of the journey!