At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in designing cutting-edge power electronics equipment.
- Company: Innovative engineering company at the forefront of technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the power electronics field with industry-leading projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering and experience in power electronics design required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A Principal Power Electronics Engineer is sought by an innovative class‑leading Engineering company to lead a multi-skilled power electronics design team.
YOUR NEW JOB
Working as part of a specialist team you will manage the design and delivery of industry‑leading power electronics equipment. Key duties will include:
- Defining and modelling the product system in line with the customer requirements to ensure the design meets all requirements and is stable in all operating conditions.
- Define and produce the system functional description for the design to disseminate the requirements to the rest of the technical team and to ensure customer acceptance of the design is achieved at the earliest opportunity.
- Work closely with the project manager to ensure that the project execution is approached in the most efficient and risk‑reduced manner.
- Define, control and monitor the technical work packages allocated to the project delivery team.
- Schedule and chair design reviews of all project sub systems to ensure compliance with the technical requirements, product safety, risk (programme and technical), cost and manufacturability.
- Attend and present design review materials at the customer premises (as necessary).
- Review and approve all documentation, component specifications and internal technical procedures.
- Identify and communicate technical scope growth, specification creep and variations.
- KEY SKILLS
As a Principal Power Electronics Engineer you will need a degree or higher in Electronic Engineering, demonstrable experience in design and test of Power Electronic Converters (AC: AC, DC: DC, DC: AC) and/or Motor Drives and be able to demonstrate experience in using simulation tools including PLECS and/or Matlab/Simulink.
You will also need a good knowledge of Power Electronics Design, Analogue and Systems Engineering, Digital Electronics, System Simulation, Embedded Systems and Control Engineering.
Knowledge of EMC standards and mitigation through design.
Good communication and presentation skills, written and oral are also essential as is the ability to liaise with customers and suppliers as well as other internal functions within the company.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Ideally you will also have a knowledge of microprocessor control, software development, thermal design and specification of electromagnetic assemblies.
Proven managerial and leadership skills i. e. experienced in managing day‑to‑day running of a team of 3‑6 multi‑disciplined engineers.
A Post graduate qualification in Electronic Engineering (M. Eng or Ph D) qualification would be an advantage as would IET membership or Chartered Engineer status.
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Principal Power Electronics Engineer in North East employer: Major Energy Onshore
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering consultancy that prioritises employee development and offers clear pathways for career progression, including support for achieving Chartered Engineering status. With a collaborative work culture and a focus on high-quality project delivery, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while working on exciting LV and HV transmission projects both nationally and internationally. This role not only promises meaningful work but also a chance to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continual improvement and technical excellence.
