Power Electronics Team Lead

Siemens Gamesa; Keele; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home-office

Employer-funded pension

Subsidised lunch

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa in the UK seeks a Team Lead for the Converter System group to provide leadership to the Converter Power Electronics team within Wind Power Technology. You will guide a team of engineers, ensuring ongoing development and operational stability of the Inverter Module area.

The role focuses on leadership, technical oversight of the design life cycle, and process management, with governance for design specs, schematics, and test reports.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading a team of engineers in power electronics or similar.
• Proven ability to manage projects, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience designing power modules and control circuits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electronics and power electronic design engineers.
• Manage resource allocation and project assignments to meet targets.
• Provide technical direction for design, development, and validation of converter power electronics.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Power electronics

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

This is a team lead role within the UK Converter System group to provide leadership to the Converter Power Electronics team within the Wind Power Technology division. The role is created to ensure business continuity and is critical for leading a team of power electronics engineers and hardware design engineers, ensuring the ongoing development and operational stability of Siemens Energy’s Inverter Module area. This role is structured around three core areas: team leadership and development, technical oversight of the product design life cycle, and operational process management. The structure ensures the team is effectively guided, delivers high‑quality technical solutions, and adheres to established engineering standards and project timelines. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading a team of engineers focused on designing power modules (inverter stacks) and control circuits, experience in managing suppliers and creating strategic long‑term partnerships, and a relevant engineering degree.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professional electronics and power electronic design engineers, setting clear goals and managing performance.
• Manage team resource allocation and project assignments to ensure operational targets and project milestones are met.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, facilitating regular communication and knowledge sharing.
• Act as the primary interface between the team and other departments, including project management and senior leadership.
• In close cooperation with lead experts, provide technical direction and oversight for the design, development, and validation of converter power electronics.
• Ensure a strong setup for managing review and approving key technical deliverables, including design specifications, schematics, and test reports, to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Be involved in the design detail when required, acting as design support.
• Ensure the team’s adherence to all organizational policies, engineering practices, and safety procedures.
• Monitor team activities and project progress, providing regular status reports to management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline development processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the strategic planning for the UK Converter System group and be a strong partner for the head of department in developing and creating a strong integrated team across the two UK locations in Keele and Glasgow.

What you Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in power electronics and product design engineering, particularly in power module design.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory, team lead or project‑managing capacity, managing professional‑level engineers or key tasks to a successful conclusion.

Rewards/Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy.
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality.
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.
• Flexible working hours as well as home‑office.
• Employer‑funded pension.
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable).
• Local benefits such as subsidised lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more.

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.