Senior Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric motor industry is hiring a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for its R&D Department in Wakefield. The role involves designing and developing power electronics circuits, collaborating with external suppliers, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will have a Masters in Power Electronics and relevant engineering experience, with opportunities for career growth within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture celebrating diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an engineer.
• Understanding of power electronic devices and control systems.
• Interest in emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronics and auxiliary circuits.
• Implement designs according to EMC and Safety standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit analysis

Thermal design

Simulation tools

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

PLECS

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Wakefield

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Location: Wakefield, 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 various industries, including heavy industry, theatre productions, and production lines.

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

Operating for over 50 years and in more than 30 countries, we pride ourselves on our people and our pursuit of excellence, with the ambition to achieve success.

Summary of Role:

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

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Have 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 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.
• 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 exploring emerging technologies and integrating them into designs.
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable).

We support your growth and well-being, offering opportunities for career development, challenges, and an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

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