At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge power electronics for sustainable transport solutions.
- Company: HiSpeed Ltd., a leader in carbon-neutral electric propulsion technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and a chance to contribute to eco-friendly innovations.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in reducing transport CO2 emissions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics Engineering and experience in power electronics design.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
HiSpeed Ltd. is a company based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, that specialises in designing, developing, and testing highly efficient compact electrical drives. The company's mission is to promote quality sustainable transportation by providing state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral electric propulsion components to eliminate transport CO2 emissions.
This is a full-time on-site role for a Power Electronics HW Engineer at HiSpeed Ltd. The role mainly involves HW design, development and testing work for power electronics components, especially traction inverters for the automotive sector.
Key tasks:
- Electronics / Power electronics circuits design: HV and LV SMPS, HV and LV Gate driving (Si & WBG), analog and digital circuits, signal processing.
- Schematics capture, footprint creation, PCB layout in Altium.
- Creation of output files for PCB manufacturing, assembly and testing.
- Management of PCB/PCBA suppliers.
- Management of HW projects in Altium.
- Testing of power electronic boards and systems.
Desired experience:
- LV & HV SMPS: Flyback, Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, SEPIC, LLC.
- Gate driving HV semiconductors (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SIC MOSFETs, GAN).
- LV electronic circuits (passive & active filters, comparators, sensing circuits, isolation circuits).
- High complexity PCB layouts (6+ layers).
- PCB layout best practices for EMC, signal integrity, DFM, DFT, DFA.
- Full lifecycle HW design experience: from concept to manufacturing.
- Previous experience with design of HV automotive power electronic systems.
- HW level implications of ISO 26262.
- Previous experience with board level testing.
- Previous experience with testing HV components.
- Previous experience with EMC testing (CISPR 25, ECE Reg 10).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
To comply with UK immigration regulations, only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to appointment.
Power Electronics HW Engineer (Mid - Senior) employer: HiSpeed Ltd.
HiSpeed Ltd. is an exceptional employer located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability in the automotive sector. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in power electronics, while also contributing to meaningful projects aimed at reducing transport CO2 emissions. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on quality, HiSpeed Ltd. offers a unique opportunity for engineers to thrive in a forward-thinking company.
