Senior Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their R&D Department. The role involves designing and developing power electronic circuits, ensuring compliance with international standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and performance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive and diverse culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an engineer required.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• Interest in emerging technology and innovation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement power electronics and auxiliary circuits.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations.
• Guide and support other Development Engineers.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit analysis

Simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, Saber)

Thermal design

Mechanical design

PCB review

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

Pspice

Job description

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Exeter

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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 company, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and seek those continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to succeed.

Summary of Role:

An exciting opportunity to join the Nidec Drives R&D Department as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer.

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will report to the Product Development Manager and will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing power electronics and auxiliary circuits.

This includes all technical disciplines required to deliver these circuits, such as component evaluation, circuit analysis and simulation, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review with manufacturing considerations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Possess a solid understanding of power electronics.
• Contribute to 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 comply with international EMC and Safety standards.
• Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, maintaining collaboration with engineers from multiple disciplines.
• Manage and facilitate type test meetings and develop test equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports, and present and justify design concepts.
• Participate in technical design reviews, critique, and challenge 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, MATLAB Simulink).
• Interest in emerging technology and innovation.
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable).

We support your well-being and 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.