Senior Power Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in electric motor technology is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their R&D department. You will be responsible for designing and developing innovative power electronic systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers competitive salaries and a culture that fosters growth and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities and diverse career paths

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in power electronics design.
• Chartered Engineer status is a plus.
• Strong understanding of control systems and topologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement power electronics and auxiliary circuits.
• Ensure designs comply with international standards.
• Interface with suppliers and support team development.

Skills

Understanding of power electronic devices

Experience with simulation tools

Interest in emerging technologies

Knowledge of planning tools

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

PLECS

Saber

Simetrix

Pspice

Matlab Simulink

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, oxford district

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Location: oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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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 various industries, including heavy industry and theatre productions.

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

With over 50 years of global operation in more than 30 countries, we pride ourselves on our people and our pursuit of excellence and success.

Summary of Role:

Join the acclaimed Nidec Drives R&D Department as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer. You will report to the Product Development Manager and be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing power electronics and auxiliary circuits.

This includes component evaluation, circuit analysis and simulations, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review, considering manufacturing requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of power electronics.
• Contribute to creating new designs, product specifications, and critical power components, developing analogue, digital, and electronic circuits/systems.
• Ensure designs meet functional requirements and comply with international EMC and Safety standards.
• Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Manage and facilitate type test meetings and develop test equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and present and justify design concepts.
• Participate in technical design reviews, providing constructive critique.
• Guide and support other Development Engineers.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics.
• Proven engineering experience.
• Understanding of power electronic devices, topologies, and control systems.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, Saber, Simetrix, Pspice, Matlab Simulink).
• Interest in emerging technologies and innovation.
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable).

We support your well-being and offer growth opportunities, diverse 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.