Senior Power Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in motion solutions seeks a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for its R&D department. The role involves designing and implementing power electronic solutions while ensuring compliance with EMC and safety standards. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Power Electronics and relevant engineering experience. Nidec Drives offers competitive salaries and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Culture of inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in power electronics.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• Experience with power electronic devices and topologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement power electronics circuits.
• Prepare technical documentation and lead design reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Understanding of power electronics

Knowledge of planning tools

Interest in emerging technologies

Education

Master's Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

Simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, Saber, Simetrix, Pspice, MATLAB Simulink)

Job description

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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 company, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and seek those who continuously strive for excellence with the ambition to succeed.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join the acclaimed Nidec Drives R&D Department.

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, covering all technical disciplines necessary for circuit delivery, including component evaluation, circuit analysis and simulation, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review with manufacturing considerations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess a solid understanding of power electronics.
• Contribute to new design creation, product specifications, critical power components, and the development of analogue, digital, and electronic circuits/systems for power electronics.
• Implement designs that meet functional requirements and comply with international EMC and Safety standards.
• Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, maintaining collaboration with multidisciplinary engineers to ensure solutions align with drive architecture.
• Manage and facilitate type test meetings and develop test equipment as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and reports, including presenting and justifying design concepts.
• Participate in technical design reviews, providing constructive critique.
• Guide and support other Development Engineers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's 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 in design.
• Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

We support your well-being at work and outside, offering growth opportunities, diverse career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion celebrating diversity.

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