At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge power electronics systems for innovative projects.
- Company: Leading advanced engineering organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on AI applications in engineering.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make an impact in renewable energy and electric vehicles.
- Qualifications: Experience in power electronics design and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading advanced engineering and technology organisation is seeking a Senior System Design Engineer to join its growing power electronics and innovation team in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge power conversion systems across sectors including electric vehicles, transportation, and renewable energy. The business is investing heavily in next-generation technologies and offers engineers the chance to contribute to highly innovative projects within a collaborative international environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, simulation, integration, and optimisation of advanced power electronics converter systems, while also supporting the application of AI and generative AI within engineering design processes.
The Role
- System design and development of power electronics converter prototypes
- Requirements analysis, system architecture, simulation, and optimisation
- System integration, component selection, sourcing, and technical specification definition
- Integration and validation testing including test planning and technical reviews
- Supporting technical roadmap development and future technology planning
- Collaboration with suppliers, customers, universities, and research partners
- Technical documentation and project archiving
- Supporting innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering team
What We're Looking For
Candidates should have experience in:
- Power electronics system design and converter development
- Converter topologies including AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC
- IGBT or SiC MOSFET-based systems (1200V+)
- Control loop design, simulation, and testing
- Thermal analysis, efficiency mapping, and loss analysis
- Multi-level converter technologies
- Simulation and engineering tools such as MATLAB, PLECS, CAD, CAE, or Ansys
- Hardware integration and system-level engineering
We're particularly interested in engineers with exposure to:
- AI or generative AI applications within engineering or design workflows
- Advanced automotive, rail, renewable energy, or industrial power systems
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Ideally 5+ years' industry experience
- PhD-qualified candidates with relevant commercial experience are also encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business delivering innovative technology solutions into global markets. To apply or find out more, please get in touch. Call 07441346788 or email.
Senior Power Electronics System Architect employer: Vantage Consulting
Join a leading advanced engineering and technology organisation in Birmingham, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Senior Power Electronics System Architect, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge power conversion systems for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and more. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits, this company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and the application of next-generation technologies.
