Senior Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join its R&D Department in Chesterfield. The selected candidate will design, develop, and implement cutting-edge power electronics solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that drive efficiency and performance in various applications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an engineer.
• Understanding of power electronic devices and control systems.
• Desire to explore emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement power electronics and auxiliary circuits.
• Contribute to product specifications and develop circuits for power electronics.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit analysis

Thermal design

PCB review

Simulation tools

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

PLECS

Saber

Simetrix

Pspice

MATLAB Simulink

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Chesterfield

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 and regulations.
• 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 and ideas.
• Contribute to technical design reviews, critique, and challenge others’ designs.
• 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, MATLAB Simulink)
• Desire to explore emerging technology and incorporate it into designs and products
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories
• Chartered Engineer (Desirable)

We support you to be at your best in work and live well outside it. We offer opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity.

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