Power Systems Engineer

ESCO Maritime Solutions; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm in Rugeley seeks a Power Electronics Design Engineer to develop and validate power electronic circuits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrated experience in designing high-efficiency systems. Responsibilities include using MATLAB and Simulink for modelling, performing design verification, and preparing documentation. They aim for continuous improvement and innovation in power systems. Candidates must meet specific security vetting requirements, with British nationality preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and modelling of power electronic systems.
• Strong background in system-level design and circuit analysis.
• Proven ability to work with MATLAB, Simulink, and LTSpice.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic circuits, including DC-DC converters.
• Use MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice to model and simulate power electronic systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation.

Skills

Power electronics design

MATLAB

Simulink

LTSpice

Circuit analysis

Control algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Power Electronics Design

• Design and develop power electronic circuits, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, inverters, and motor drives.
• Apply industry best practices to design high-efficiency, compact, and reliable power systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and cost targets.
• Perform component selection for power electronic circuits, balancing technical and commercial constraints.

Modelling & Simulation

• Use MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice to model and simulate power electronic systems and validate their performance.
• Create system-level simulations to predict behaviour under various operational conditions, including transient and steady-state performance.
• Develop digital control models for power electronics systems, focusing on feedback loops, stability, and performance optimisation.

Design Verification & Validation

• Develop and execute design verification plans to ensure that systems meet design specifications.
• Collaborate with test engineers to validate design performance through hardware testing, comparing results with simulation models and making necessary design adjustments.
• Analyse test data and refine models or designs to improve overall system performance.

System Integration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful integration of power electronics into larger systems, such as motor drives, pumps, or energy management systems.
• Ensure seamless integration of control algorithms with power electronics hardware, optimising system efficiency and stability.

Design Documentation

• Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation, including circuit diagrams, simulation results, and technical reports.
• Develop specification sheets, design justifications, and user manuals for internal and customer use.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in power electronics, semiconductor devices, and modelling tools, and apply these to improve designs.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvements and cost reductions in existing designs by applying the latest technology trends.

Qualifications / Skills Required

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field with a focus on power electronics design and modelling.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the design and modelling of power electronic systems such as inverters, converters, or motor drives.
• Strong background in system-level design and circuit analysis.
• Proven ability to work with MATLAB, Simulink, and LTSpice for modelling and simulation of power electronics circuits.

Skills

• Expertise in power electronics design, with a focus on high-efficiency power converters and control systems.
• Proficiency in using MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice for design and performance validation.
• Strong analytical skills in circuit analysis and power device selection.
• Knowledge of control algorithms for power electronics systems, including digital control.
• Familiarity with semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs) and their application in power electronics design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in thermal management and EMC considerations for power electronics designs.
• Familiarity with magnetic components design, such as inductors and transformers, used in power systems.
• Experience working in Marine, Aerospace, or Defence industries, focusing on power electronics for high-reliability systems.

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.