Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Job Description Summary

L'ingénierie des systèmes est une discipline d'ingénierie interfonctionnelle axée sur une approche, un état d'esprit et un processus. Toutes les activités qui tiennent compte des besoins à la fois commerciaux et techniques des clients dans le but de fournir un produit de qualité qui réponde aux besoins des utilisateurs. Discipline qui exécute un processus robuste de conception, de création et d'optimisation de systèmes, comprenant l'identification et la quantification des exigences système, la création de concepts de conception de système alternatifs, la réalisation d'études commerciales de conception, la sélection et la mise en œuvre des meilleures conceptions et la vérification que la conception est correctement intégrée et exécutée. Processus allant du concept à l'exploitation en passant par la production.

• Specify, design and document power electronics converters technical solutions to meet specific application requirements.
• Undertake all aspects of power electronics circuits design, snubber design, gating electronics design, thermal design, etc. This requires semiconductor device domain knowledge (Diodes, Thyristors, IGBTs, GTOs, IGCT, MOSFETS, SiC, GaN, etc).
• Undertake modelling, analysis, and simulation of power electronic converter systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, PLECS, PSpice, Mathcad, CFD, etc.
• Development of power electronic systems analytical, modelling tools for systems with a large degree of MW range power electronic converter systems. These will include power electronic inverter thermal studies, EMC, harmonic studies, common mode studies, rating evaluation, performance evaluation and optimisation etc.
• Verification, validation, testing of low voltage & medium voltage power electronic systems,
• Application of engineering standards and development of design practices.
• Ensuring power electronic system designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules.
• Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost and quality targets on projects.
• Provide technical assistance to tendering, test and commissioning teams.
• Liaison with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors

• Ideal candidate shall have strong domain knowledge and experience of a substantial proportion of the following:
• Knowledge of power electronic converter control systems design and analysis.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
• Able to make prompt, clear decisions. Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem and produces workable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills: listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
• Knowledge of drive control systems.
• Strong report writing skills; writes clearly and succinctly to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
• Strong personal organisational skills, ability to manage time effectively, monitors performance against deadlines and milestones, works productively in a pressurised environment.
• Upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity.
• Learns from successes and failures, seeking team and/or customer feedback.
• Willing to work extended hours at critical times.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction, consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues, able to build effective networks inside and outside of the organisation. Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people and/or situations.
• SAP and Teamcenter (PLM) experience is desirable but not essential.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, Masters or PhD degree in power electronics is desirable.
• Knowledge of power electronics converter design and electrical machines control methods is desirable.
• Good semiconductor device domain knowledge and their associated gating electronics & snubber circuits design and thermal design.
• Skilled user of power electronics design tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS etc.
• Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short term working.
• Able to achieve UK security clearance.

• Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
• 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.
• Attractive compensation.
• 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.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.

• Note:
  
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.