Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer

Octagon Group; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Ilfracombe to drive Power Electronics development. You will own high-performance AC/DC and DC-DC power supplies from concept to production, balancing cost, reliability and performance within a skilled engineering team.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering designs that meet customer and market requirements while exploring new topologies and technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Deep knowledge of power conversion topologies (buck, boost, LLC).
• Experience taking designs from concept through to production.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AC/DC and DC-DC power supplies to meet requirements.
• Select topologies, components, and define BOMs.
• Produce schematics and technical docs; collaborate with PCB design teams.
• Lead development projects, delivering on time and within cost targets.
• Evaluate new technologies and topologies for future products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the team.

Skills

Power electronics design

Topologies buck/boost/LLC

Leadership/mentoring

Product development

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Our client are seeking a talented and commercially aware Senior Electronics Design Engineer within Power Electronics to join their growing engineering team.

They are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join a growing Standard Products Development team within a global technology leader. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of cutting edge power supply designs, influence product development, and provide technical leadership within a highly skilled engineering environment.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering high performance AC DC and DC DC power supplies, working from concept through to production with a strong focus on quality, cost, and reliability.

Responsibilities as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Ilfracombe.

• Design and develop AC DC and DC DC power supplies to meet customer and market requirements
• Select appropriate power conversion topologies, components, and define bill of materials
• Produce schematics, technical documentation, and collaborate closely with PCB design teams
• Lead development projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and performance targets
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies and topologies for future products
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical leadership across the team

Requirements as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Ilfracombe.

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• In depth knowledge of power conversion topologies such as buck, boost, and LLC
• Experience or exposure to advanced topologies such as Dual Active Bridge is highly desirable
• Proven experience designing from concept or blank sheet through to production