Power Electronics Research Engineer

4 days ago

Cirencester, United Kingdom Hunter Selection Limited Full time

**Power Electronics Research Engineer**

I am working with one of the most pioneering companies in the world. They are a diverse team of creative engineers and researchers. They undertake research into a wide range of electronics including sensor technologies, power electronics, embedded systemsand software. They strive to get the latest technologies in our products, working with NPI and wider research teams to consider all aspects of complex products including thermals, optics, electromagnetics, aero-acoustics, mechanical design, microbiology andmachine learning.

**About the Role**:
Research into new technology and investigating ways of incorporating this technology into future products.

Collaborate with various teams to understand and capture the power system requirement.

Design of both mains and battery powered power electronics hardware.

Design to meet global compliance, safety and EMC standards for the product.

SPICE simulations to show plausibility of electronic designs.

Schematic capture and PCB layout of designs.

Thermal management design of power electronics.

Hand soldering and build of individual prototype electronics using mixed technology components.

Testing and validation of prototypes using state of the art lab equipment.

Document work in well-written, precise reports and produce condensed information and imagery for presentations to senior management.

**About you**

Degree (or equivalent) and /or experience in electronic engineering or comparable discipline.

Experience in at least one of: motor drives, inverters, SMPS, heater control, chargers, battery management systems, power transfer.

Good knowledge of power electronic devices, including silicon based IGBTs and MOSFETs and wide bandgap technologies and ability to interpret device datasheets.

Some knowledge of analogue electronics a plus.

Experience using SPICE based simulation tools using manufacturers device models.

Experience of schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Design, Mentor Graphics or other mainstream tools.

Experience in hand soldering of through hole and surface mount components using soldering iron or hot-air rework station.

Experience of programming microcontrollers is a plus.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in written and verbal format.

**Benefits**:
Performance related bonus.

Company paid Life Insurance.

Discounts on our machines.

On-site gym and sport centre.

Competitive pension scheme.

Flexible benefits program with a growing range of voluntary benefits, including the option to

purchase additional holidays.

27 days holiday plus statutory public holidays.

Free on-site parking.

Subsidized café providing endless free coffee and tea and a free lunch.

Private Medical insurance for all employees.

Employee Assistance Program for employees and dependents.

Digital GP and prescription service.

Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at hunterselection.co.uk

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