Power Electronics Engineer
BRIEF OVERVIEW
1. Role: Power Electronics Engineer
2. Location: Hampshire
3. Role type: Permanent
4. Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE (we would also welcome more senior engineers)
Recruit 12 has an exciting opportunity for a Power Electronics Engineer with an industry-leading high-end manufacturer, operating across various industries involved in advanced engineering projects. This role is at the forefront of semiconductor technology, offering the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize next-generation power solutions.
We are able to consider candidates either with industry experience of power electronics or have worked in a research role. We will also consider PhD graduates who are looking to get into industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Design and develop inverter hardware (e.g., SiC/GaN power modules, DC/DC converters, and DC-link capacitors).
2. Characterise, test, and validate key power electronic components and systems.
3. Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit analysis.
4. Create technical documentation, including manufacturing packs and test procedures.
5. Conduct simulation and analysis using tools like Simulink, PLECS, and LTSPICE.
6. Stay updated on manufacturing advancements in power electronics.
7. Interface with customers to exceed expectations and act as a product expert.
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Extensive experience in power electronics design and development.
2. Hands-on expertise with DC/DC and DC/AC converters, gate drivers, and high-frequency components.
3. Proficient in simulation tools (Simulink, MATLAB, PLECS, LTSPICE, or equivalent).
4. Strong knowledge of EMC/EMI considerations and mitigation techniques.
5. Experience in the design and qualification of power modules to industry standards.
6. Familiarity with reliability and safety analysis tools like DFMEA or FTA.
DESIRABLE (NOT ESSENTIAL)
1. Experience with automotive traction inverters.
2. Familiarity with electric machine control theory.
3. Knowledge of automotive legislation and functional safety standards (e.g., ISO26262).
4. Exposure to 3D solid modelling tools like SolidWorks.
5. Wide-bandgap technology (SiC/GaN).
6. PhD in Power Electronics or relevant subject area.
7. Chartered Engineer status.
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