Senior Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motion solutions is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their R&D department in Bolton. This role involves designing and developing advanced power electronics systems, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with international safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Power Electronics along with proven engineering experience and a passion for technological innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Diverse career paths

Culture of inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's in Power Electronics.
• Proven engineer experience.
• Understanding of power electronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronics and auxiliary circuits.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews.
• Manage type test meetings and facilitate testing.

Skills

Power Electronics

Circuit Analysis

Simulation Tools

Component Evaluation

Thermal Design

Mechanical Design

PCB Review

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

PLECS

Saber

Simetrix

Pspice

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre productions, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.

Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.

As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.

Summary of Role:

An exciting opportunity awaits to be part of the acclaimed Nidec Drives R&D Department as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer.

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will report to the Product Development Manager, with key responsibilities to design, develop and implement power electronics and auxiliary circuits.

This includes all technical disciplines required to deliver these circuits, including component evaluation, circuit analysis and simulations, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review with consideration for manufacturing requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Have a solid understanding of power electronics.
• Contribute to the creation of new designs, product specifications, critical power components, and develop analogue, digital, and electronic circuits/systems for power electronics.
• Implement designs that meet functional requirements and conform to international EMC and Safety standards.
• Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, maintaining daily interaction with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure solutions fit with the drive architecture.
• Manage and facilitate type test meetings and develop test equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports, including presenting and justifying design concepts.
• Participate in technical design reviews and critique others’ designs constructively.
• Guide and support other Development Engineers.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics.
• Proven experience as an engineer.
• Understanding of power electronic devices, topologies, and control systems.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, Saber, Simetrix, Pspice, or MATLAB Simulink).
• Interest in emerging technology and innovation in the field.
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

We support our employees to excel both professionally and personally, offering growth opportunities, diverse career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Nidec Drives offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries based on experience and current market rates.