Senior Power Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in Southampton. You will play a pivotal role in developing innovative power electronics solutions, working within a global team to enhance product offerings. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and hands-on engineering experience, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and varied career paths

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an engineer.
• Understanding of power electronic topologies and control systems.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of power electronic devices

Experience with simulation tools

Interest in emerging technology and innovation

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

PLECS

Saber

Simetrix

Pspice

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Southampton

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Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: 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, such as 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.
• Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, maintaining daily interaction with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure solutions fit the drive architecture.
• Manage and facilitate type test meetings and develop test equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports, including presenting and justifying design concepts.
• Contribute to technical design reviews and critique 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).
• 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 growth opportunities, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture that celebrates diversity.

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