Power Electronics Engineer (Industrial Systems)

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to design and optimize high-power electronic systems for industrial applications, including motor drives, power supplies, and automation equipment. You will work on robust, high-efficiency solutions for harsh industrial environments, ensuring reliability and compliance with UK/EU standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop power converters, inverters, and motor drives for industrial machinery (e.g., CNC machines, conveyor systems, robotics).
• Simulate and validate high-power circuits (IGBT/SiC-based) using PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or PLECS.
• Optimize thermal management (liquid cooling, heatsinks) for high-current industrial applications.
• Troubleshoot EMI/EMC issues and ensure compliance with EN 61000-6-4 (industrial emissions standards).
• Collaborate with control engineers to implement PLC/DSP-based motor control algorithms (FOC, DTC).
• Work on regenerative braking systems for industrial cranes/elevators to improve energy efficiency.
• Support failure analysis and reliability testing (MTBF, HALT) for ruggedized industrial electronics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years in industrial power electronics (e.g., motor drives, UPS systems, welding equipment).
• Proficiency in:
• Simulation tools: ANSYS, LTspice, or PSIM.
• PCB design: Altium/Cadence (high-current layouts).
• Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, thermal cyclers, vibration testers.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN bus, Modbus).
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, SIL-3).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with high-voltage DC systems (e.g., 1kV+ for mining/rail applications).
• Background in predictive maintenance (AI/ML for power electronics health monitoring).
• CEng or IET membership (or working toward it).

Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, or Remote/Hybrid