At a Glance
- Tasks: Design high-power isolated power converters and lead projects from concept to production.
- Company: Innovative company in the clean energy and automotive sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Exciting projects with opportunities for technical leadership and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact in clean energy and e-mobility.
- Qualifications: 8-10+ years in power electronics design and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
£70-85k + bonus + benefits. Note: This role requires specialist experience of the design and development of power converters (transformers / inductors) – ideally 50-200 kW, including magnetics.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-power isolated power converters, including magnetic component design of transformers and inductors.
- Apply a variety of topologies (Flyback, Forward, Half-bridge/Full-bridge, Push-pull, Resonant, etc.) to automotive/e-mobility, clean energy, wind, solar, grid, rail, industrial, and other applications.
- Lead projects through the complete design lifecycle from concept to series production.
- Provide technical leadership and customer-facing support.
- Perform simulation and analysis using Altium, Simscape, PLECS and other relevant tools.
- Address thermal management and cooling of power electronics systems.
Qualifications & Experience
- 8–10+ years of post-academic industry experience in power electronics design.
- Degree or master’s degree in electrical, electronic engineering or related discipline.
- Excellent track record in designing high-power isolated converters (50-200 kW+) with magnetics.
- Experience in automotive/e-vehicle, clean-energy or other high-power applications (preferred, not mandatory).
- Strong communication skills and experience working directly with customers.
- Experience in leading projects and technical leadership.
- Ability to take designs from concept to series production.
- Experience in thermal management/cooling of power electronics systems (a plus).
Location & Working Arrangements
Commute from Birmingham and surrounding areas: Redditch, Solihull, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Daventry, Rugby, Coventry, Lutterworth. Hybrid working available.
Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer in Leamington Spa in Royal Leamington Spa employer: Energy Jobline CVL
As a Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer in Leamington Spa, you will join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and technical excellence. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company offers a collaborative work culture, competitive salary packages, and hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the clean energy and automotive sectors.
