Power Electronics Design Engineer

Power Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Clevedon, Somerset

Our client is looking for an experienced Power Electronics Design Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in designing, developing, and supporting advanced power electronics systems for cutting-edge electrical applications. This exciting opportunity involves working on new power system designs, improving existing products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities for the Power Electronics Design Engineer job based in Clevedon, Somerset:

• Design and develop power electronic systems including switch mode power supplies (buck, boost, flyback), thyristor controllers, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies such as GaN, SiC, and IGBT.
• Research and innovate in charging technologies, battery management systems (BMS), power control, conversion, and power management.
• Develop new power electronics products aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Perform electronic circuit design, PCB layout, simulation, and verification testing.
• Collaborate with test, service, and production teams to ensure smooth product development and compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and industry safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Power Electronics Design Engineer job based in Clevedon, Somerset:

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related disciplines.
• Proven experience designing power electronic systems with examples involving switch mode supplies, thyristor controls, GaN, SiC, or IGBT technologies.
• Experience with charging technologies, BMS, power control, conversion, and power management solutions, including relevant project examples.
• Experience across industries and applications, including knowledge of voltage levels handled.
• Hardware design experience including analogue/digital circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout (OrCad preferred).
• Proficient with electrical test equipment (PSUs, Load Banks, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators).
• Knowledge of firmware/software development for embedded systems is an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing team, working with advanced power electronics and power systems.

If you have the skills and experience and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call 07487 756328 to speak with Nick for more information.