Power Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A key electronics client in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design of high-power AC converters. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in power electronics product development, focusing on practical solutions for industrial applications. This position offers a salary range of £50k-£75k and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' industry experience in power electronics product development.
• Experience with high-power electronics such as drives, inverters, and converters.
• Strong skills in EMC compliance and practical engineering for industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-power AC converters.
• Transform research into production-ready industrial drives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth product introduction.
• Contribute to future high-power model development.

Skills

Power electronics product development

High-power electronics

Design for manufacture

EMC compliance

Thermal management

Job description

Job Description

Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid - primarily on-site)

Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

We are working with a key electronics client that is pioneering a new AC drive technology - the matrix converter. This direct AC-to-AC conversion system is set to disrupt the industrial drives market.

Our client has been a trusted name in DC drives for over 35 years and has invested heavily in R&D to develop this cutting-edge technology. They are moving from their first production-ready model to a full range of high-power units from 22 kW to 200 kW, and they need an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to help achieve this.

The Role: You will be a lead power electronics engineer working on higher-power frames (90 kW and 200 kW). Your responsibilities include translating advanced R&D into robust, compliant, and manufacturable products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical electronics engineering and solving real-world problems.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design of high-power AC converters, focusing on practical power electronics product development.
2. Transform research into production-ready industrial drives that meet market demands.
3. Apply industry experience to address challenges such as EMC compliance, thermal management, and design-for-manufacture.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product introduction.
5. Contribute to the development of future high-power models.

About You:

• 5+ years' industry experience in power electronics product development (this is not a graduate or postdoc role).
• Experience with high-power electronics such as drives, inverters, DC/DC, AC/DC, or AC/AC converters.
• Strong skills in design for manufacture, EMC compliance, and practical engineering for industrial environments.
• Ability to work primarily on-site with high-power equipment, with some hybrid flexibility.

Why Apply?

• Salary range £50k-£75k, depending on experience.
• Work on cutting-edge power electronics that will transform the industrial drives market.
• Join a company where you'll have ownership, influence, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

If you are an experienced Power Electronics Engineer eager to bring breakthrough technology from the lab into real-world industrial applications, please get in touch.