Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Diamond; East Hagbourne; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days annual leave

Christmas closure

Defined benefit pension

On-site amenities

Descripción de la vacante

Diamond Light Source, a UK national synchrotron facility, seeks a Power Electronics Engineer for the Diamond-II upgrade. The role focuses on high-performance magnet power supplies, design, testing, and reliability in a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold an engineering degree with hands-on experience in power electronics, circuit design, and lab testing, collaborating across management, peers, and suppliers to deliver robust solutions.

Formación

• You will hold an Engineering or Science degree with practical experience in an industrial or scientific environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit principles.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in power electronics.
• Laboratory-based testing and measurement techniques.
• Experience in schematic design and PCB layout.
• Basic understanding of linear control systems and electromagnetic principles.
• Proficiency with power electronics simulation software (PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB Simulink or similar).
• Proficiency with circuit simulation software (LTspice, PSpice, Simscape or similar).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Design and prototype power electronics circuits and PCB layouts.
• Model power supplies and controllers for high performance and stable operation.
• Test and validate prototypes for performance, noise and EMC.
• Develop automated testing rigs and procedures to evaluate reliability and consistency.
• Support development and debugging of FPGA and microcontroller codes.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, shutdowns and new installations at the Synchrotron.
• Oversee routine monitoring and preventive maintenance of power supplies.
• Participate in on-call schedules and shifts as required.

Conocimientos

Power electronics

Circuit design

PCB layout

Testing techniques

Signal integrity/EMC

Control theory basics

Communication skills

Educación

Engineering or Science degree

Herramientas

PLECS

PSIM

MATLAB Simulink

LTspice

PSpice

Simscape

Descripción del empleo

Diamond Light Source, a UK national synchrotron facility, seeks a Power Electronics Engineer for the Diamond-II upgrade. The role focuses on high-performance magnet power supplies, design, testing, and reliability in a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold an engineering degree with hands-on experience in power electronics, circuit design, and lab testing, collaborating across management, peers, and suppliers to deliver robust solutions.