Power Electronics Systems Engineer - Automotive EV

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance

Sabbatical option

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop and deliver high‑voltage power systems for next‑generation vehicle projects. You will own component specifications, drive supplier activities and ensure seamless integration from concept through production.

You will bring strong expertise in DC/DC converters, on‑board chargers and high‑voltage architectures, with a proven track record in automotive product delivery within OEM or Tier 1 environments.

Qualifications

• Strong technical grounding in electric drive technology and power electronics.
• Detailed understanding of DC/DC converters, on-board chargers, high-voltage topologies and safety requirements.
• Proven automotive component delivery experience within OEM or Tier 1 product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of embedded-controller integration including CAN, LIN, diagnostics and functional safety.
• Understanding of electromagnetic compatibility and emissions in automotive environments.
• Power electronics mechanical design, packaging, and hardware integration including circuit layouts and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Define component, system and functional requirements aligned with vehicle programme objectives.
• Own the technical content of the component and supervise its design, development and integration.
• Lead supplier activities to meet timing, quality and cost targets.
• Manage engineering releases and change-control activities (ECR/ECN).
• Plan and deliver system and component validation, including simulations where required.
• Support assembly planning, build allocation and production readiness.
• Own integration and delivery of power electronics systems across vehicle projects to specification, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and present technical and programme status updates for reviews.
• Manage the power electronics BOM and deliverables per ETRS requirements.

Skills

Power electronics

DC/DC converters

On-board chargers

Automotive engineering

System integration

Embedded ctrl integration

CAN/LIN diagnostics

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAN

LIN

Diagnostics

ECAD

Schematic capture

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop and deliver high‑voltage power systems for next‑generation vehicle projects. You will own component specifications, drive supplier activities and ensure seamless integration from concept through production.

You will bring strong expertise in DC/DC converters, on‑board chargers and high‑voltage architectures, with a proven track record in automotive product delivery within OEM or Tier 1 environments.