Power Electronics Engineer

Senior Power Supply Engineer - Green Energy & EV Charging Innovation

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: 65,000

KO2's client, a leading technology business based in Newcastle, designs and develops advanced products used within the EV charging and green power sectors. Their innovative solutions are helping to shape a cleaner, more sustainable future - and they are now seeking a Senior Power Supply Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, analysing, and validating power electronic systems for use across the company's next-generation EV and renewable energy products. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll ensure that each design is efficient, reliable, and ready for manufacture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and testing innovative power electronic designs through simulation, prototyping, and validation.
• Producing detailed documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports, to support all development stages.
• Collaborating with production engineers to ensure a smooth transition from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
• Supporting PCB layout and CAD design activities to ensure robust and manufacturable hardware.
• Contributing to design reviews and clearly presenting technical findings.
• Providing engineering support during installation, commissioning, and in-field deployment of equipment.
• Maintaining compliance with ISO
  9001 and internal quality assurance processes.

About You

You'll bring both technical depth and a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex design challenges. Ideally, you'll hold a degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in the design and testing of power electronic converters (AC:AC, DC:DC, DC:AC) or motor drive systems.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies and control methods.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as PLECS or equivalent.
• The ability to take designs from concept through to production.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Why Join?

• Work on technology that's driving the future of green power and EV infrastructure.
• Join a forward-thinking and highly skilled team in a supportive environment.
• Competitive salary of 65,000, with opportunities for career development.
• Fully onsite role based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

If you're passionate about clean energy and want to contribute to world-class technology in the EV charging space, KO2 would love to hear from you on behalf of their client.