Senior Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in Sheffield. You will design and develop innovative power electronics solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Master's degree in Power Electronics and extensive engineering experience, contributing significantly to diverse projects in a global business.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Inclusive culture celebrating diversity

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience required.
• Understanding of power electronic devices, topologies, and control systems necessary.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit analysis

Simulation tools

Thermal design

Mechanical design

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

PLECS

Saber

Simetrix

Pspice

MATLAB Simulink

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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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 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, including component evaluation, circuit analysis, simulations, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review with manufacturing considerations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Possess a solid understanding of power electronics.
• Contribute to creating new designs, product specifications, critical power components, and develop analogue, digital, and electronic circuits/systems for power electronics.
• Implement designs meeting functional requirements and conforming to international EMC and Safety standards.
• Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, collaborating with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure compatibility with 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, 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 technology and innovation.
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

We support your well-being outside of work and offer opportunities for growth, diverse career paths, and an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

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