Senior Power Electronics Engineer Specialist

2 days ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom Ampere Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum

Overview

Ampere Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of mid-power Silicon Carbide (SiC) based power electronic systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in power electronics, specifically with SiC devices, and a deep understanding of simulation tools to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and Development: Lead the design and optimisation of mid-power SiC-based power electronic systems, including DC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters, to meet performance and efficiency targets.
  • Simulation Expertise: Perform detailed simulations to evaluate and refine converter and inverter designs, utilising tools such as LTSpice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink or similar to simulate key aspects such as switching losses and thermal management, voltage regulation, power conversion efficiency, control loop stability, and transient response.
  • Prototyping and Testing: Develop prototypes and oversee testing of DC-DC and DC-AC systems to validate designs against simulations, optimising for EMI/EMC compliance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with teams involved in broader system integration, ensuring DC-DC and DC-AC converters fit seamlessly within power systems.
  • Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including simulation reports, design specifications, and test results, supporting both development and regulatory compliance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with advances in SiC and power conversion technology, applying innovative methods to improve converter efficiency, switching frequency, and thermal performance.
Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years in power electronics design, with a focus on SiC technology in DC-DC and DC-AC applications.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in simulation tools such as LTSpice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, with experience in modeling converter topologies (e.g., Buck, Boost, Flyback, and Inverter circuits).
  • Strong understanding of SiC power devices, high-frequency switching, gate drivers, and thermal management.
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements, control theory, and closed-loop feedback for converters and inverters.
  • Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within cross-functional teams.


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