Senior Hardware Engineer – Power Electronics Location: Norfolk (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits ARCA Resourcing is working with an innovative engineering company developing advanced electrification technologies for next-generation mobility applications. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to support the design and development of power electronics hardware from concept through to production release. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team working on traction inverters, DC-DC converters, onboard chargers and associated control electronics. Key Responsibilities * Designing power electronics hardware including inverters, DC-DC converters, battery charging systems and associated control circuits. * Developing hardware through schematic design, PCB development, prototype build, validation and production introduction. * Designing power stages, gate drives, sensing circuits, protection systems and communications interfaces. * Conducting design reviews, FMEA, tolerance analysis and design-for-manufacture activities. * Supporting component selection, supplier engagement, lifecycle management and cost reduction initiatives. * Working closely with software, controls, systems, manufacturing and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle. * Supporting testing, EMC evaluation, root cause analysis and production issue resolution. Key Experience * Design of DC-DC converters, traction inverters, battery chargers or similar high‑power electronic systems. * Understanding of power conversion topologies, gate drives, sensing, protection and interface circuitry. * Knowledge of PCB design for power electronics, including EMC, thermal management and high-current layouts. * Experience with design methodologies such as FMEA, derating, DFM, DFA and DFT. * Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice or similar. * Experience using electronic CAD tools, ideally Altium Designer. * Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and production release activities. * Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. What we offer * Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge electrification technologies. * Exposure to the full product development lifecycle. * Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment. * Competitive salary and benefits package. Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact ARCA Resourcing. #J-18808-Ljbffr
