Power Electronics Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wakefield is seeking a talented Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop advanced power electronic systems. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects in renewable energy and transportation, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance reviews

Hybrid working and flexible hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Pension scheme

Support for professional development and training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in power electronics design and development.
• Familiarity with wide-bandgap semiconductors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic converters and control systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop integrated solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant safety and EMC standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Altium

Eagle

Job description

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Base pay range

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Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Power Electronics Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Wakefield. In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing, developing, and testing advanced power electronic systems for cutting-edge industrial, renewable energy, and transportation applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of energy innovation, with the chance to work on high-impact projects from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop power electronic converters (DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC) and control systems.
• Select components and design circuits to meet system performance, efficiency, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, embedded, and systems engineers to develop integrated solutions.
• Carry out simulations using tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or PLECS.
• Develop test plans and oversee prototype evaluation and validation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant safety and EMC standards.
• Support manufacturing and field engineering teams with troubleshooting and product improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• Proven experience in power electronics design and development.
• Familiarity with wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of magnetic component design and thermal management.
• Proficient with circuit simulation, PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle), and lab test equipment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Support for professional development and training
• Opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing business

Apply today with an update CV and any supporting information you wish to include to KO2 Embedded Recruitment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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