Current jobs related to Lead Applications Engineer in Power Electronics - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - Cambridge GaN Devices


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge GaN Devices Full time

    About Cambridge GaN Devices We are a leading innovator in the field of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor technology, developing high-performance solutions for a wide range of applications. Our mission is to revolutionize the power electronics industry by delivering cutting-edge products that enhance efficiency, reduce size, and improve...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge GaN Devices Full time

    About Cambridge GaN Devices We are a leading innovator in the field of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor technology, developing high-performance solutions for a wide range of applications. Our mission is to revolutionize the power electronics industry by delivering cutting-edge products that enhance efficiency, reduce size, and improve...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Polytec Ltd. Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer - Analogue/PowerPolytec Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing analogue and power electronic systems.Key Responsibilities:Requirements analysis and understanding, including liaison with...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating analogue and power electronics for future communication products.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating analogue and power electronics for future communication products.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating future communication products used by a global client base.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to define...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating future communication products used by a global client base.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating future communication products used by a global client base.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating future communication products used by a global client base.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating future communication products used by a global client base.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Singular Recruitment Full time

    Senior Electronics Engineer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team at Singular Recruitment. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating future communication products used by a global client base.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to define...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Polytec Ltd. Full time

    Job SummaryPolytec Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team as an Analog/Power Specialist. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing electronic systems from concept to production.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Development: Lead the design and development of electronic...


  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Polytec Ltd. Full time

    Job SummaryPolytec Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team as an Analog/Power Specialist. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing electronic systems from concept to production.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Development: Lead the design and development of electronic...

  • Electronics Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics EngineerAre you a skilled Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role at the forefront of UK homeland security? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be working on cutting-edge projects that...

  • Electronics Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics EngineerAre you a skilled Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role at the forefront of UK homeland security? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be working on cutting-edge projects that...

  • Electronics Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics Engineer Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role in the defence industry? We are seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be responsible for designing...

  • Electronics Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics Engineer Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role in the defence industry? We are seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be responsible for designing...

  • Electronics Engineer

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics EngineerAre you a skilled Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role at the forefront of UK homeland security? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be working on cutting-edge projects that...

  • Electronics Engineer

    1 month ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics EngineerAre you a skilled Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role at the forefront of UK homeland security? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be working on cutting-edge projects that...

  • Electronics Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom TTP Full time

    Electronics EngineerAre you a skilled Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging role at the forefront of UK homeland security? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at TTP Group, a leading research and development consultancy based in Cambridge.As an Electronics Engineer at TTP Group, you will be working on cutting-edge projects that...

Lead Applications Engineer in Power Electronics

2 months ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge GaN Devices Full time

Position: Senior/Principal Applications Engineer

Department – Applications

Location – Cambridge, UK

Employment Type – Full-time, Permanent

About Cambridge GaN Devices

Innovating Sustainable Power Electronics

Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a pioneering semiconductor firm that specializes in developing energy-efficient GaN-based power devices aimed at enabling greener electronics. As a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, we are positioned to lead in the global power semiconductor market, projected to surpass $50 billion.

With substantial funding from private investments and successful project grants from iUK, BEIS, and the EU, our team's technical and commercial expertise has been crucial in the early adoption of our innovative technology.

Our Mission

We are driven by the urgent need for solutions to address significant global challenges, such as energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Our commitment to creating energy-efficient power solutions reflects our dedication to preserving the environment.

Our team, composed of world-class experts, is focused on pushing the boundaries of GaN semiconductor properties, demonstrating our commitment to technological advancement and sustainable development.

Why Choose CGD?

Empowerment, Commitment, and Innovation

We seek individuals who are passionate about power semiconductors and eager to explore innovative approaches to support our green initiatives. At CGD, we foster a culture of empowerment and commitment, providing a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected.

If you are motivated by innovation and growth, and if you aspire to be part of a transformative company, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The Role

We are in search of a Senior/Principal Applications Engineer to enhance our engineering team and contribute to our application focus and customer engagement. This role offers a unique chance to work on critical application projects that are vital to CGD's ongoing innovation.

The applications engineering team plays a key role in showcasing the advantages of GaN technology across various applications by developing reference designs and evaluation boards. This team is customer-centric and essential in facilitating the design-in process alongside sales and marketing efforts.

Your contributions will directly influence the successful integration of CGD's GaN products into customer applications.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Applications Engineering, you will collaborate closely with sales, business development, marketing, systems engineering, and product development teams to:

  • Lead the creation of high-performance and high-density power converter demonstrators and reference boards utilizing HV and LV GaN products for diverse applications.
  • Analyze customer platforms and trends to understand how our GaN devices can assist in achieving their system objectives.
  • Deliver exceptional technical application support to customers, adopting a hands-on approach to bespoke hardware development, reference design creation, and feature validation.
  • Stay informed about competitive offerings by conducting benchmarking and competitor analysis, working with our expert device designers to maintain our competitive edge.
  • Provide technical training to internal teams, external partners, and customers.
  • Produce high-quality application notes, white papers, design guides, and other technical documentation.
  • Significantly contribute to our product roadmap.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Extensive experience in systems engineering, field application engineering, applications engineering, or technical marketing.
  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in power electronics, switch mode power supplies, motor drives, PCB layout, prototyping, control techniques, and EMI management.
  • Experience in device measurement and characterization.
  • Basic understanding of wide bandgap semiconductors.
  • Direct customer engagement experience, with a willingness to travel as necessary.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented approach to project and business needs.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Fluency in English.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with GaN-based medium to high power applications.
  • Familiarity with automotive applications, including DC-DC converters, on-board chargers, and traction inverters.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Share options scheme available.
  • Pension scheme with a 6% company contribution.
  • Life Assurance coverage (3x salary).
  • BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3).
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Annual leave of 33 days, including public holidays.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • IP bonus scheme.
  • Participation in collaborative projects with the University of Cambridge and other partners.
  • Referral bonuses for recruitment.
  • Regular social events, including team lunches and seasonal parties.

Commitment to Diversity

We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive community of talented individuals dedicated to shaping the future of power electronics. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of background.

Our inclusive workplace culture promotes collaboration and innovation, ensuring better outcomes for all. We are equipped for hybrid working, with team members operating from various locations.