Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Drive Systems

Description

• Manage Bill of Material (BOMs) for all assemblies, ensuring control through robust change management process.
• Plan, organise and conduct verification and validation testing of LV & MV power electronic systems in the megawatt range, including: full temperature heat run tests; Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests; overload and abnormal condition assessments; performance evaluation and optimisation.
• Contribute to Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and lessons learned; conduct fault analysis and develop protection strategies as required.
• Provide technical assistance to tendering, test and commissioning teams.
• Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Ensure power electronic system designs comply with applicable health & safety regulations, international technical standards and class society rules.
• Undertake all aspects of power electronics circuits design, snubber design, gating electronics design, thermal design, filters and reactors, etc.
• Develop clear test methods, capture and document results effectively.
• Lead the design process of power, control, and cooling solutions for power electronics converters to customer specifications.
• Capture, maintain and deliver against design requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and leadership skills; demonstrates active listening, consults with stakeholders and communicates proactively.
• Relevant academic degree or equivalent qualifications in power electronics or a related discipline.
• SAP and Teamcenter (PLM) experience.
• Experience in power electronics converter design and understanding of electrical machines control methods.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, adapt to changing circumstances, and leverage ambiguity as an opportunity for growth.
• Possession of, or capable of obtaining, SC-level security clearance.
• Experience in control systems design and analysis for power electronic converters and drives.
• Proficiency in modelling, analysis, and simulation of power electronic converter systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, SPICE, Mathcad, CFD, etc.
• Willingness to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
• Domain expertise in semiconductor device (Diodes, Thyristors, IGBTs, GTOs, IGCT, MOSFETS, SiC, GaN, etc.) and related gating electronics, snubber circuits, and thermal design best practices.
• Familiarity with EPLAN (or equivalent) for electrical schematics capture.

Benefits

• 26 days vacation + bank holidays
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• Attractive compensation.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance