Power Electronics Engineer | Hampshire
Ampere Recruitment is working exclusively with a world-leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems to find a Power Electronics Engineer based in Hampshire.
The Role
You'll take full ownership of the design and development lifecycle for bespoke power conversion and transmission systems — concept through to tested product. You'll drive both in-house design and the specification of outsourced solutions. Voltages range from 24V to 5kV, powers from 500W to 250kW, across everything from large-scale converters and multi-km cabled transmission to motor drives and low-voltage supplies.
Key Responsibilities
* Full-lifecycle design of power conversion and transmission solutions
* Act as Technical Authority across concurrent power projects
* Lead small multi-disciplinary teams where required
* Develop requirements specifications, design documentation and test procedures
* Support system-level integration and testing
Essential Requirements
* Significant experience in power electronics — full lifecycle, concept to tested solution
* Proven knowledge of power transmission: AC and DC, multi-km cabled applications
* DC converter topologies: Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, Full-Bridge
* AC conversion: single and multi-phase, power factor correction
* AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC inverter product design experience
* Power switching devices: MOSFET, IGBT, SiCFET, GaNFET and gate drive circuitry
* Experience with voltages to 5kV and multi-kW power levels
* Custom magnetics: transformer and inductor design/specification
* Simulation and modelling tools
* Analogue and digital design
* Filter design, thermal management, and design-for-compliance
* Control system design for power conversion
Desirable
* High voltage experience to 5kV
* Thermal modelling
* Motor design and control
* Embedded-C
For a confidential conversation, contact Ampere Recruitment — Europe's specialist power electronics recruiter
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
Power Electronics Design Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Ampere Recruitment
Join a pioneering company at the forefront of grid technology as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, where you'll be part of a dynamic team that values hands-on innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work on live projects from day one, contributing to meaningful advancements in power electronics while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and professional development. Located in a vibrant area, this role offers unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge resources and a network of industry experts, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in engineering.
