Power Electronics Design Engineer (Automotive & Motorsport)
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
I am currently partnering with a true innovator in the high-performance automotive and motorsport sectors. Based in the engineering hub of Milton Keynes, our client is pushing the absolute boundaries of electric vehicle (EV) technology.
The company design and manufacture cutting-edge powertrain solutions that support a range of industries including automotive, defence and aerospace. You will be joining to re-inforce their electronics team and support in the development of existing and greenfield projects in some of the most exciting and advanced sectors.
The Role
As a Power Electronics Design Engineer, you will own the design and development of power electronic circuitry and sub-components across the entire product development lifecycle. You will be working on cutting-edge systems with working voltages up to 1000V and power ratings exceeding 150kW.
Your Key Responsibilities:
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Design & Develop: Lead the schematic capture and PCB design of low and high-voltage power electronic sub-assemblies.
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Component Selection: Specify and select critical components, including Power Modules, DC Link Capacitors, and Gate Drivers.
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Simulate & Verify: Execute circuit simulations and drive the verification and testing processes for power electronics devices.
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Collaboration: Capture specifications and requirements in line with industry standards, and actively support design reviews for electronics and software projects.
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Lifecycle Management: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), component specifications, and engineering drawings.
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Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve development, launch, and ongoing quality issues, maintaining detailed design records and implementing engineering changes where required.
About You
You are a naturally proactive engineer with a strong "first principles" approach to problem-solving. You thrive when working independently but know exactly how to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Requirements:
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Education: A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
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HV Experience: Proven experience designing analogue and power electronics up to 1000V and power ratings >150kW.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB design tools, and circuit simulation.
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Component Knowledge: Strong understanding of IGBTs, MOSFETs, and associated drive/monitoring circuitry.
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Quality & Safety: Experience with failure mode avoidance tools (DFMEA, FTA) and delivering tolerance and lifetime calculations.
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Logistics: A professional communication style, a full clean UK driving license, and a willingness to occasionally travel to client sites.
Desirable (The "Nice-to-Haves"):
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A relevant Master's degree.
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Hands-on experience with Altium Designer, LTSPICE, or PSIM.
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Background working with wide bandgap power devices.
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Familiarity with automotive standards, global EMC standards, and ISO26262 functional safety engineering processes.
To Apply
If you are ready to accelerate your career with a market leader in Milton Keynes, apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your high-voltage design experience.
