Power Electronics Engineer (System-Level - Inverters & Drives)
6 days ago
Woking
Power Electronics Engineer (System-Level – Inverters & Drives) Location: Woking Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Engineering / Product Development Reports To: Engineering Manager About the Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer with a strong background in system-level design and integration of inverter and motor drive technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and validation of high-performance power electronic systems for industrial, and automotive technologies. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, control, and system engineering teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and scalable inverter and drive solutions from concept through production. Key Responsibilities • Lead the system-level design, modelling, and integration of inverter and drive technologies, including motor inverters, DC/DC converters, and related power conversion systems., • Analyse system requirements and translate them into power architecture specifications and component-level requirements., • Support the selection and validation of semiconductors (IGBT, SiC, GaN), gate drivers, passive components, and thermal management solutions., • Develop system simulation models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM) to predict electrical, thermal, and dynamic performance., • Work closely with control design teams to ensure tight integration between hardware and software control loops., • Perform design verification testing, efficiency optimisation, EMI/EMC compliance, and system validation under real-world operating conditions., • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities for system performance and reliability., • Collaborate with mechanical and thermal engineers on packaging, cooling, and layout optimisation., • Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, and customer technical presentations. Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent field., • Minimum 5+ years of experience in design and development of power conversion systems, with emphasis on inverters and motor drives., • Deep understanding of topologies (e.g., three-phase inverters, DC/DC converters, multilevel inverters) and related control strategies (FOC, PWM, DTC, etc.)., • Experience with SiC and GaN-based power devices and associated gate drive circuits., • Strong analytical and modelling skills using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or PLECS., • Familiarity with EMI/EMC design principles, thermal design, and safety standards (IEC, UL, ISO)., • Hands-on experience with hardware testing, lab instrumentation, and system commissioning., • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with automotive or renewable energy inverter systems., • Exposure to functional safety (ISO 26262) or reliability engineering., • Knowledge of digital control platforms (DSPs, FPGAs, or microcontrollers) and embedded software basics., • Familiarity with system modelling and co-simulation environments. If this Power Electronics Engineer vacancy is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.