Principal Power Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Warwickshire. This senior role involves leading the design and development of power electronics systems across automotive and clean energy sectors. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in power electronics and a degree in electrical engineering. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development and training

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in power electronics for two sectors.
• Proven experience in digital and mixed-signal control design.
• Strong EMC design and electrical noise mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of power electronics systems.
• Design control circuits for power electronics.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Power electronics design

Communication skills

Team leadership

EMC design

Simulation tools proficiency

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Warwickshire

Type: Permanent

Industry: Automotive, Aerospace, Clean Energy

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced power electronics and magnetics systems. This is a senior technical role suited for an engineer with a strong background in delivering high-performance solutions across at least two sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, or clean energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of power electronics and magnetics systems, including inverters, OBCs, DC/DC, and AC/DC converters.
• Design digital and mixed-signal control and interface circuits for power electronic applications.
• Ensure systems are compliant with EMC requirements through effective noise attenuation and design strategies.
• Develop and validate designs in simulation environments using industry-standard tools.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and manage technical deliverables across complex projects.
• Serve as a key technical point of contact for customers, building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and innovation.

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience developing power electronics and magnetics for at least two of the following sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy, or marine.
• Proven experience in the design of digital and mixed-signal control circuits.
• Strong understanding and practical experience in EMC design and electrical noise mitigation.
• Proficiency in simulation tools for power electronics and magnetics system development.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead multi-person engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement.
• A degree or higher in electrical/electronic engineering, power electronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with digital motor control techniques for various motor types (IPM, SPM, ASM, SR) including FOC, field weakening, overmodulation, and NVH optimisation.
• Hands-on experience developing and validating power electronics hardware in lab, rig, and real-world environments.
• Competence in managing PCB layout, mechanical design integration, and the full build process of power systems.
• Knowledge of thermal and fluid simulation for effective thermal management in power electronics systems.
• Safety training in the use of high-voltage, high-power test and development equipment.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to lead innovative engineering projects across diverse sectors.
• A collaborative and technically driven environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If this Principal Power Electronics Engineer is of interest, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.