At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative power electronics PCBs from concept to production.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the electronics field while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering and experience with PCB design and simulation.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Description
We are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to support the design, simulation, development, and testing of a suite of power electronics PCBs.
The role will involve delivering eight PCB designs comprising AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, and backplane interface boards through the full product development lifecycle, from schematic capture and simulation through to prototype testing and production-ready documentation.
Key Responsibilities
• Design a total of eight PCBs, including
- Six power conversion PCBs (three AC-DC and three DC-DC).
- Two backplane interface PCBs.
- Design power conversion circuits incorporating input filters, power conversion stages, and output filters.
- Develop schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
- Select appropriate electronic components and create component footprints where required.
- Maintain component libraries and add new parts to the CW database and Costpoint.
- Generate manufacturing documentation, including Output Job files.
- Develop and run circuit simulations using LTspice, including filter and power conversion stage analysis.
- Analyse simulation results and make recommendations to optimise circuit performance.
- Produce supporting engineering calculations using Mathcad where required.
- Support prototype build activities and undertake electrical testing to validate design performance.
- Document test results and provide recommendations for design improvements to the Technical Lead.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including Production Test Specifications (PTS), Module Detailed Descriptions (MDDs), and other engineering documentation as required.
Essential Skills
- Degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven experience designing analogue and power electronic PCBs.
- Strong proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Experience using LTspice for circuit simulation and analysis.
- Knowledge of AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion design principles.
- Understanding of PCB layout techniques for power, analogue, and mixed-signal designs.
- Experience with prototype bring-up, electrical testing, debugging, and design validation.
Desirable Skills
- Experience using Mathcad for engineering calculations.
- Experience working within the aerospace, defence, nuclear or other highly regulated engineering sectors.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations in power electronics design.
- Experience taking products from concept through prototype to manufacture.
Electronics Engineer in Bournemouth employer: KDC Group Services
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in the field of electronics engineering. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer a collaborative work culture where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys access to cutting-edge technology and resources, ensuring you have the tools needed for meaningful and impactful work.
