Power Electronics Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary design team in the development of power and control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product development across a full lifecycle from concept to delivery within a well-established engineering firm operating in the power systems and critical infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of electronics engineers using Agile methods (daily stand-ups, sprint planning).

• Develop and communicate design strategies aligned with company and product goals.

• Provide mentoring, training plans, and technical guidance to team members.

• Present design proposals and solutions to internal stakeholders at project reviews.

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop both digital and analog power/control circuits.

• Research and implement cutting-edge electronics and power technologies.

• Manage designs from initial schematic and layout through prototyping, verification, and product release.

• Develop simulation and modelling of electronic systems using mathematical tools.

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards throughout the design process.

• Maintain clear documentation and reports in accordance with internal procedures.

New Product Introduction & Lifecycle Support

• Translate product requirements into practical engineering solutions while considering commercial constraints.

• Coordinate across functions (production, test, procurement) to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturing (DFx).

• Manage component selection for performance, cost, and lifecycle (obsolescence planning).

• Provide technical support for existing products, troubleshooting hardware/firmware issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders or third-party vendors.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with R&D partnerships including academic collaborators and innovation centres.

• Support software/firmware teams in integrating control algorithms into new product designs.

• Interface with subcontractor design teams and third-party systems as needed.

• Deliver training on new products to technical and non-technical departments.

• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and ensure solutions are future proofed.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of product milestones within scope and budget.

• Reduction in design errors and support issues.

• Contribution to continuous improvement in quality and process documentation.

Compliance & Quality Standards

• Adherence to relevant quality, environmental, and safety regulations including:

  • ISO 9001 / ISO 14001

  • RoHS, EMC, WEEE directives

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electronics, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar.

• Proven experience in electronics hardware design, ideally in power systems or control applications.

• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., OrCAD).

• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, function generators, etc.).