Power Electronics Engineer - Contractor

ESCO Maritime Solutions; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Maritime Solutions is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer - Contractor in the United Kingdom to lead design, development and testing of power electronic systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable, cost-effective products meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Join a small, dynamic team focused on pioneering projects, with opportunities to mentor engineers and influence technical delivery while engaging with customers, suppliers and programme

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Significant experience designing electronic systems within high-relIability or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of: Power conversion topologies; Magnetic component design; Analogue and digital control systems; Thermal design principles; EMC/EMI mitigation techniques.
• Strong analogue electronics design and circuit simulation expertise.
• Proven ability to lead technical activities and influence engineering decisions.
• Experience with communication protocols such as RS485, SPI, I²C, CAN, or similar.
• Strong understanding of component selection, derating, reliability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Experience producing and reviewing schematics and technical documentation.
• Understanding of PCB design principles, layout supervision, and design-for-manufacture practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with customers, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of leading technical delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of power electronic systems from concept through to production.
• Provide technical input for power electronics across multiple projects and programmes.
• Defining system and subsystem requirements, ensuring solutions meet customer, regulatory, and operational needs.
• Providing expert guidance on analogue and mixed-signal electronic design, architecture, and component selection.
• Conducting circuit analysis, simulation, design reviews, and technical investigations.
• Overseeing schematic capture and guiding PCB layout activities to ensure optimum performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Supporting verification, integration, qualification, and production activities.
• Working closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentoring and developing engineers, helping to build technical excellence across the organisation.
• Representing the business in technical reviews, customer meetings, and programme discussions.
• Analyse and resolve design issues identified during development, production and field operation.
• Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical Eng

High-reliability design

Power conversion

Analog & digital control

Thermal design

EMC/ EMI

RS485 SPI I2C CAN

Schematic design

PCB layout

Altium Designer

DFM

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Eng

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Role Overview

As a Power Electronics Engineer - Contractor you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of power electronic systems and products. This role involves the specification and development of power conversion solutions and associated control systems. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Role Overview

As a Power Electronics Engineer - Contractor you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of power electronic systems and products. This role involves the specification and development of power conversion solutions and associated control systems. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

We specialise in designing, manufacturing, and supplying cutting-edge, power-dense, high-integrity electronic solutions. Our products support a wide range of applications and industries, and we pride ourselves on delivering technology that powers the future. You will be part of a small, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working on pioneering projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of power electronic systems from concept through to production
• Provide technical input for power electronics across multiple projects and programmes.
• Defining system and subsystem requirements, ensuring solutions meet customer, regulatory, and operational needs.
• Providing expert guidance on analogue and mixed-signal electronic design, architecture, and component selection.
• Conducting circuit analysis, simulation, design reviews, and technical investigations.
• Overseeing schematic capture and guiding PCB layout activities to ensure optimum performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Supporting verification, integration, qualification, and production activities.
• Working closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentoring and developing engineers, helping to build technical excellence across the organisation.
• Representing the business in technical reviews, customer meetings, and programme discussions.
• Analyse and resolve design issues identified during development, production and field operation.
• Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Essential

Qualifications / skills required

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Significant experience designing electronic systems within high-reliability or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Power conversion topologies
  • Magnetic component design
  • Analogue and digital control systems
  • Thermal design principles
  • EMC/EMI mitigation techniques
• Strong analogue electronics design and circuit simulation expertise.
• Proven ability to lead technical activities and influence engineering decisions.
• Experience with communication protocols such as RS485, SPI, I²C, CAN, or similar.
• Strong understanding of component selection, derating, reliability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Experience producing and reviewing schematics and technical documentation.
• Understanding of PCB design principles, layout supervision, and design-for-manufacture practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with customers, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of leading technical delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Digital circuit design
• Wiring definition experience
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Experience working within the defence or aerospace

At ESCO Maritime Solutions, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and growth. As a Power Electronics Engineer - Contractor, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, utilising proven technologies, and be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise.

Join us on this exciting journey where your skills will be recognised and appreciated, and where your contributions will have a significant impact. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Note

All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.

• This role has been assessed as Inside IR35**