Power Electronics Engineer

An exciting new contract opportunity for a Power Electronics Engineer on a 6 months contract, Outside IR35.

Power Electronics Engineer:

Support and review the design of the DC‑DC conversion stage of an on‑board power electronics module to prototype readiness.
Support testing and verification activities on existing prototype hardware, with the understanding that there is limited scope to influence the established architecture.
Provide technical guidance to mechanical and PCB design engineers developing an integrated power electronics unit, combining PFC and DC‑DC stages into a compact, robust, and manufacturable solution.
Demonstrated hands‑on experience with the bring‑up and verification of high‑voltage power electronics, including:
Safe working practices
Appropriate control, measurement, and diagnostic techniques
Ability to identify, prioritise, and investigate functional issues within complex power electronics systems, driving issues through to resolution.
Required Experience:

Experience in development of power electronic systems such as DCDCs, inverters or rectifiers at high voltage (>400V) and high power (>10kW).
Design of gate drives, selection of switching components, filter design and specification of inductors and transformers.
Design of low-level analog and digital electronics to interface the power electronics to the control system.
Experience in the design of complex multi-layer PCBs for high-current applications using industry standard toolset
Location / Working Pattern:
This role requires 3 days per week on‑site near Birmingham during testing phases.

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