Power Electronics Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer for a permanent role in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will design high-power conversion systems (10 kW+), contribute from simulation to testing, and support certification processes.

The role offers visa sponsorship and a competitive salary up to £70,000, with opportunities to work on SiC-based systems and wide-bandgap technology in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in power electronics design, control methods and system simulation.
• Experience in analogue/digital circuit development.
• Understanding of switching devices, thermal design and electromagnetic assembly considerations.
• Awareness of embedded control and EMC behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and model advanced converter designs using PLECS/CADSTAR or similar tools.
• Execute functional, thermal and electrical testing of prototypes.
• Produce technical documentation and safety files for approvals.
• Conduct EMC and power compliance testing with design‑level mitigation.
• Apply expertise in wide‑bandgap tech, especially SiC‑based systems.

Skills

Power electronics design

Analog/digital circuit development

Switching devices & thermal design

EMC behaviour awareness

Tools

PLECS

CADSTAR

Job description

Power Electronics Engineer – Newcastle upon Tyne

Up to £70,000

Visa Sponsorship Available

Join a fast-growing tech company developing high-voltage server systems for quantum analytics. We’re seeking a skilled Power Electronics Engineer for a permanent role with full visa sponsorship available.

The Role

You’ll design and develop high-power conversion systems (10 kW+), covering AC‑AC, DC‑DC and DC‑AC platforms. From simulation and modelling through to testing, validation and certification support, you’ll play a key role in shaping our next-generation hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and model advanced converter designs using PLECS/CADSTAR or similar tools.
• Execute functional, thermal and electrical testing of prototypes.
• Produce technical documentation and safety files for approvals.
• Conduct EMC and power compliance testing with design‑level mitigation.
• Apply expertise in wide‑bandgap tech, especially SiC‑based systems.

Essential Skills

• Strong grounding in power electronics design, control methods and system simulation.
• Experience in analogue/digital circuit development.
• Understanding of switching devices, thermal design and electromagnetic assembly considerations.
• Awareness of embedded control and EMC behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience with energy, industrial or high-power product development.

Apply today with an up to date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions