At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop bespoke power conversion systems from concept to tested product.
- Company: Join a world-leading developer in robotics and autonomous systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, innovative projects, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge power electronics and lead exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in power electronics and strong technical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58100 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
Power Electronics Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Ampere Recruitment
Ampere Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hampshire where innovation meets expertise in power electronics. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a culture that values creativity and technical excellence. The company provides unique opportunities for growth within the rapidly evolving field of robotics and autonomous systems, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
