Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Newtown; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in Newtown, Wales, to develop innovative power electronics solutions. The role requires a strong background in power component design and significant experience in a commercial environment. Offering a competitive salary of £70k, hybrid working conditions, and various perks, including an EV car scheme and an increasing holiday allowance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing industry and make a significant impact.

Benefits

EV Car Scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Holiday sell-back

Annually increasing holiday allowance starting at 25 days

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of thermal design, DFM, mechanics, and PCB layout.
• Ability to innovate and incorporate emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue, digital, and electronic circuits and systems.
• Explore new technologies for enhancing designs and products.
• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines.

Skills

Design of critical power components

Proficiency with SPICE circuit simulation tools

Thermal design knowledge

Experience with SMPS

Education

MEng or MSc in Power Electronics or related discipline

Tools

SPICE

Job description

Senior Power Electronics Engineer | £80k | Newtown, Wales | Hybrid

Are you an experienced Power Electronics Engineer looking for your next opportunity to work on developing real products vital in key industries like automotive & automation?

My client is looking for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their advanced R&D team, developing new products from concept to manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Design of critical power components for new products & designs
• Design and develop analogue, digital, and electronic circuits and systems for power electronics
• Explore emerging technology in the field, innovating ways to incorporate that into designs and products
• Daily interaction with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure solutions are a good fit with the drive architecture

Technical Requirements

• MEng or MSc in Power Electronics or related discipline and at least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment
• Proficiency with SPICE circuit simulation tools
• Strong understanding of thermal design, DFM, mechanics, and PCB layout
• Strong understanding of/experience with SMPS

Desirable Experience

• Charted Engineer status
• Ability to build prototypes, experimentation on systems and bench test
• Thermal, mechanical or EMC for motor drives

What you’ll get as a Power Electronics Engineer

• £70k salary
• EV Car Scheme (salary sacrifice and vehicle leasing)
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Holiday sell-back
• Annually increasing holiday allowance, starting at 25 days

Apply now to join a mover in a huge growth industry and become an expert today!

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