Power Supply Design Engineer

Southern Ireland

The opportunity

Ampere Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading power electronics manufacturer to find a Power Supply Design Engineer based in Southern Ireland. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll own meaningful parts of the design cycle from concept through to production in a high-reliability environment where precision and technical rigour genuinely matter.

If you've built your career designing AC/DC or DC/DC power supplies and want to join a team that takes engineering seriously, this is worth a conversation.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, analysing, and refining power supply circuits and subsystems to meet performance, cost, and quality targets
• Diagnosing and resolving design issues across reliability, manufacturability, and test yield and driving the corrective actions through to completion
• Taking ownership of technical deliverables on assigned programmes, including documentation and ECO submissions
• Applying simulation and analysis to validate design concepts before hardware build
• Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust, producible designs
• Operating within structured product development processes with rigour and consistency

What we're looking for

• BEng or MEng in Electronic or Electrical Engineering — a master's degree or PhD in power electronics is a strong plus
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electronic design experience, ideally in medical devices, aerospace, defence, or another high-reliability sector
• Solid grasp of AC/DC and DC/DC topologies, magnetics design, and control loop fundamentals
• Proficiency with simulation tools (SPICE or equivalent), CAD, and bench test equipment
• Comfortable working independently on routine tasks and with guidance on complex or novel challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication — you can hold a technical discussion and document your work clearly

Why this role

• Work on high-reliability power electronics that directly impact real-world systems
• Structured engineering environment with well-defined processes ideal for engineers who take quality seriously
• Exposure to both domestic and international projects with travel opportunities
• A genuinely technical team where your design decisions carry weight

Interested or want to find out more? Ampere Recruitment handles all applications in strict confidence.

Field Applications Engineer – Magnetics & Power

Remote | Europe

Please only apply if you have direct experience in power supply design and associated magnetics.

About the Role

Ampere Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, technology-led magnetics company to place a Field Applications Engineer (FAE) – Magnetics & Power into their expanding global team.

This is a genuinely high-impact, customer-facing engineering role that sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise and consultative relationship management. As FAE, you will be the technical bridge between a cutting-edge magnetics simulation and design platform and the power electronics engineers who rely on it working 100% remotely across Europe.

You will be central to customer success, pre-sales support, and the product feedback loop that shapes the platform roadmap — making this a rare opportunity for an experienced power electronics or magnetics engineer to move into a highly visible, commercially connected role without leaving the engineering world behind.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout their entire design journey from initial specification through simulation and prototyping and into production.
• Provide expert guidance on magnetic component design for power supply applications: transformers, inductors, and planar magnetics across AC/DC, DC/DC, and resonant topologies.
• Conduct design reviews, simulation walkthroughs, and application support sessions with customers across Europe and the USA all delivered remotely.
• Support pre-sales activities by delivering technical platform demonstrations, responding to detailed RFQs, and qualifying customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the product and engineering teams to relay customer feedback, identify platform enhancement opportunities, and contribute to application notes and technical content.
• Guide customers on magnetic component specification, core and material selection, winding optimisation, thermal management, and EMI/noise considerations.
• Develop and deliver training materials, webinars, and workshop content for customers and distribution partners.
• Represent the company at key industry events such as APEC and PCIM.

Required Experience & Skills

Power Supply Design

• Proven hands-on experience designing switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), including AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Strong working knowledge of common topologies: flyback, forward, LLC resonant, CLLC, phase-shifted full bridge, boost/buck, and DAB.
• Familiarity with wide bandgap devices (GaN and/or SiC) and their implications for magnetics design at high switching frequencies.
• Experience with control loop design, EMI compliance, and thermal management in power conversion systems.

Magnetics Design

• Direct experience designing and specifying magnetic components — transformers, inductors, common-mode chokes, and planar magnetics — for power supply applications.
• Solid understanding of core loss modelling (Steinmetz, iGSE), winding loss analysis, leakage and magnetising inductance, and skin/proximity effects.
• Familiarity with core materials (ferrites, nanocrystalline, amorphous), core geometries (EE, ER, planar, toroidal), and winding techniques (Litz wire, PCB windings).
• Experience with magnetics simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS Maxwell / PExprt or similar) is advantageous.

Technical & Professional

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting complex technical concepts to both engineering and commercial audiences.
• Customer-facing experience in an FAE, applications engineering, or technical sales role is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in SPICE-based simulation tools and circuit design software.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages (Spanish, German, French) are a plus.

Flexible Working — Engineered Around You

This company genuinely walks the talk on flexibility. There is no rigid 9-to-5 here. You are trusted to manage your own schedule in a way that suits your life and delivers results for customers. Asynchronous working is embraced, deep-focus time is respected, and output matters far more than clock-watching.

As an example, some team members structure their day around a late morning start, a break in the early afternoon, and a productive evening session — whatever rhythm works best for you and aligns with customer availability across time zones. If you have ever been frustrated by inflexible working hours at previous employers, this role is worth a serious look.

About Ampere Recruitment

Ampere Recruitment is a boutique specialist recruitment firm dedicated exclusively to the power electronics sector. We work with engineers and engineering teams across the UK, Europe, and globally — placing talent into roles spanning power supply design, GaN/SiC applications, EV charging, aerospace & defence power systems, and AI/data-centre power architecture.

We represent this opportunity exclusively and work closely with both the hiring company and candidates to ensure the right fit on both sides. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality.

To apply or find out more, please contact Ampere Recruitment directly.

Staff Power Applications Engineer – 800V HVDC Modules

Permanent  |  USA  |  Power Semiconductors

Ampere Recruitment is partnering with a leading power semiconductor business a globally recognised designer and supplier of power semiconductors including MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN/SiC, and Digital Power ICs to appoint a Staff Power Applications Engineer focused on 800V HVDC power module development.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who thrives at the intersection of high-voltage circuit design, wide bandgap devices, and system-level integration.

You will join a cross-functional team developing power electronic modules for 800V HVDC applications. Working across the full design cycle — from schematic capture and PCB layout through to prototype build, test, and validation — you’ll play a central part in bringing next-generation power conversion hardware to market.

• Design and develop power electronic modules for 800V HVDC applications, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet performance, thermal, and cost targets.
• Select components for high-voltage circuits with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and validate prototypes, performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting in the lab.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred).
• Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies, power devices, magnetics, and control loop design.
• Hands-on prototype development experience in high-voltage DC/DC converters operating at 500kHz–1MHz.
• Familiarity with Si and wide bandgap (GaN/SiC) device technologies.
• Proficient in simulation tools: Matlab/Simulink, SIMetrix, PSpice/LTspice, or Ansys.
• Comfortable with standard lab equipment: oscilloscopes, function generators, and power analysers.

Desirable

• Experience with 800V HVDC system architectures.
• Background in thermal management for high-power modules.

Why Apply?

our client is a well-established name in the power semiconductor space with a broad product portfolio and a genuinely collaborative engineering culture. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically demanding, high-voltage hardware that ends up in real-world applications — with the backing of a company that invests in its people and their development.

Ampere Recruitment is partnering with a leading power semiconductor business to identify an exceptional Senior Power Applications Engineer. This is a high-impact, technically deep role sitting at the intersection of GaN/Si MOSFET device physics and real-world MHz switching converter design, a genuine opportunity to shape how next-generation power devices reach the market.

If you thrive in the lab, can translate device characteristics into compelling application insights, and relish working with both silicon teams and demanding end-customers, this role will feel purpose-built for you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working across cross-functional teams spanning device design, marketing, and field applications, you will own the complete applications lifecycle for high-frequency DC/DC converters from MOSFET parameter specification through prototype validation, competitive benchmarking, and customer engagement. You will be the technical authority bridging device capability and end-application performance, with your work directly influencing product roadmaps and go-to-market strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and specify critical MOSFET parameters for MHz-range DC/DC converter topologies, working closely with device engineers to align datasheet targets with real application demands.
• Lead performance validation of power devices in DC/DC converter platforms, characterising switching losses, thermal behaviour, and dynamic response across operating conditions.
• Build deep customer and application knowledge — understanding how power MOSFETs are deployed across target end-markets and translating those insights back into product development priorities.
• Design, build, and iterate on evaluation boards to demonstrate device performance in representative converter circuits, creating compelling proof-of-concept platforms for customers and field teams.
• Conduct rigorous competitive benchmarking against key rivals, producing professional evaluation reports and application notes that clearly articulate differentiated performance.
• Develop high-fidelity simulation models — including system-level and device-level models — to support design-in activities and accelerate customer adoption.
• Author high-quality technical collateral including application notes, design guides, and white papers that position the product line as the reference choice in high-frequency applications.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education

• MSc in Electrical Engineering as a minimum; PhD in power electronics or semiconductor devices strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Solid grounding in power conversion topologies (synchronous buck, LLC, PSFB and related), power device physics, magnetics design, and control loop fundamentals.
• Hands-on prototype development experience at MHz switching frequencies — you are as comfortable with a soldering iron as with a simulation tool.
• Strong lab proficiency: oscilloscopes (including high-bandwidth probing for gate and switching-node measurements), function generators, electronic loads, and calorimetric loss measurement techniques.
• Practical simulation experience across two or more of: MATLAB/Simulink, SIMetrix, PSpice/LTspice, Ansys (Q3D, Maxwell, or Icepak).
• Familiarity with GaN or wide-bandgap device characteristics is a clear differentiator.

Professional Attributes

• Confident, clear communicator — able to present complex technical content to both engineering peers and non-technical commercial audiences.
• Collaborative by nature, with a track record of working effectively across engineering, marketing, and sales functions.
• Self-motivated and intellectually curious, with the initiative to drive projects forward in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

WHY THIS ROLE

MHz DC/DC converter design is one of the most technically demanding and commercially significant areas in power electronics today — driven by AI infrastructure, advanced computing, and next-generation consumer and industrial platforms. This position places you at the forefront of that wave, with the resources, device portfolio, and customer access to do work that genuinely matters.

If this Senior Power Applications Engineer Is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

Quality Engineer – Power Electronics (m/f/d)

Konstanz Region, Germany

Ampere Recruitment has been engaged to support a leading technology company in the Konstanz region in the search for a Quality Engineer – Power Electronics.

This organisation specialises in the design and development of high-reliability power supplies for the space and aerospace sector. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are looking to add an additional Quality Engineer to their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support both development and production activities for space-grade electronics, ensuring customer requirements are effectively translated into internal processes and supplier deliverables.
• Own and maintain project documentation, delivering clear and structured reporting to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement quality strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards, including leading material and process qualification activities.
• Manage non-conformances, ensuring deviations are accurately documented, reviewed, and resolved in line with customer and organisational expectations.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits, as well as perform internal and external acceptance inspections to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal quality management systems and processes.
• Apply quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, flow analysis, and root cause techniques (e.g. Ishikawa) to drive improvements.

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline; alternatively, a recognised technical qualification with relevant experience.
• Experience in quality or product assurance, ideally within regulated industries such as aerospace/space, automotive, or medical devices.
• Strong understanding of quality tools and problem-solving methodologies (e.g. FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Able to work independently in a complex environment, with the confidence to challenge where needed while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and/or the space sector would be advantageous, but not essential.

Interested?

If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power Supply Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. As a Senior Power Supply Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing cutting-edge low and high-power DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC Converters and Inverters. Your innovative designs will play a critical role in powering a wide range of electronic devices and systems, from portable electronics to high-power industrial applications.

Responsibilities:

• Power Supply Design: Lead the end-to-end design process for DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC Converters and Inverters, from conceptualization to product realisation. Employ state-of-the-art design techniques and technologies to achieve high efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep expertise in power electronics and power supply design principles. Analyze system requirements and specifications to develop efficient and cost-effective solutions that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Simulation and Prototyping: Utilize simulation tools like SPICE, PLECS, or other relevant software to model and analyze power supply circuits. Design and build prototypes to validate the performance of the designs and make necessary improvements.
• Component Selection: Collaborate with the procurement team to select appropriate components, including semiconductors, magnetics, and passive components, considering factors such as efficiency, cost, and availability.
• Design Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and validation of the power supply designs to ensure compliance with safety standards, EMC/EMI regulations, and other relevant industry specifications.
• Failure Analysis: Investigate and resolve any issues related to power supply performance, efficiency, or reliability, using analytical tools and methods to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to integrate power supply designs into larger systems and products.
• Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, including schematics, layout guidelines, and design specifications, to facilitate the smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
• Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in power electronics and power supply design. Continuously seek opportunities to improve existing designs and propose innovative solutions.
• Mentoring and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the design process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
• Proven track record of at least 5-8 years of experience in power supply design, with a focus on DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC converters and inverters.
• In-depth knowledge of power electronics, including power semiconductors, magnetics, and control techniques.
• Strong experience with simulation tools (SPICE, PLECS, etc.) and power supply design software (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power supply design, such as IEEE, IEC, and UL.
• Proficiency in using lab equipment for testing and validation purposes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex power supply issues.

• Strong analytical and technical leadership capabilities, with a track record of leading successful projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Join a team of passionate engineers and contribute to the development of innovative power supply solutions that power the technology of tomorrow. As a Senior Power Supply Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of electronic devices and systems across various industries.

Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Cork, Ireland

We are seeking an experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in Cork. This is a key technical leadership role focused on the design and development of advanced DC/DC and AC/DC power supplies for high-reliability applications across demanding environments.

You will play a central role in driving innovation, leading a small team of engineers, and delivering robust, high-performance power conversion solutions from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of DC/DC and AC/DC power supplies, from initial concept through to production release
• Take ownership of high-reliability designs, ensuring performance, efficiency, and robustness in demanding applications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of power electronics engineers
• Drive architecture decisions, including topology selection (e.g. Flyback, LLC, Full-Bridge, PFC)
• Conduct design reviews, ensuring best practices in power electronics design and development
• Oversee simulation and modelling using tools such as SPICE, PLECS, or MATLAB/Simulink
• Lead debugging, testing, and validation, including thermal, EMI/EMC, and reliability testing
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, systems, and manufacturing
• Support design for manufacture (DFM) and ensure smooth transition to production
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in power electronics design, with a strong focus on DC/DC and AC/DC converters
• Strong understanding of key topologies such as Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, and Full-Bridge
• Experience designing for high-reliability applications (e.g. industrial, aerospace, medical, defence, or similar)
• Solid knowledge of analogue circuit design, control loops, and compensation techniques
• Hands-on experience with power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC/GaN desirable)
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, PLECS, Simetrix, or MATLAB/Simulink

• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, magnetics design, and thermal management
• Experience with PCB design and layout for power electronics
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor engineers

Desirable Experience

• Experience with high-voltage or high-power systems
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. IEC, UL)
• Previous experience in a technical leadership or lead role
• Exposure to high-frequency SMPS design

Why Join?

• Opportunity to take a lead role in cutting-edge power electronics development
• Work on high-reliability, mission-critical applications
• Join a collaborative and technically strong engineering environment
• Clear scope for technical ownership and career progression

Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Mid-Power SiC Specialist

Location: Woking

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Description:

Ampere Recruitment is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer specialising in Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology for mid-power applications, focusing on DC-DC and DC-AC converters. This role requires a high level of expertise in simulation-driven design. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in power electronics, specifically with SiC devices, and a deep understanding of simulation tools to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Lead the design and optimisation of mid-power SiC-based power electronic systems, including DC-DC converters (such as Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boost converters) and DC-AC inverters (single-phase and three-phase), to meet performance and efficiency targets.
• Simulation Expertise: Perform detailed simulations (thermal, electrical, and mechanical) to evaluate and refine converter and inverter designs. Utilise tools such as LTSpice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar to simulate key aspects such as:
• Switching Losses and Thermal Management
• Voltage Regulation and Power Conversion Efficiency
• Control Loop Stability and Transient Response
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop prototypes and oversee testing of DC-DC and DC-AC systems to validate designs against simulations, optimising for EMI/EMC compliance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with teams involved in broader system integration, ensuring DC-DC and DC-AC converters fit seamlessly within power systems.
• Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including simulation reports, design specifications, and test results, supporting both development and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with advances in SiC and power conversion technology, applying innovative methods to improve converter efficiency, switching frequency, and thermal performance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in power electronics design, with a focus on SiC technology in DC-DC and DC-AC applications.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in simulation tools such as LTSpice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, with experience in modeling converter topologies (e.g., Buck, Boost, Flyback, and Inverter circuits).
• Strong understanding of SiC power devices, high-frequency switching, gate drivers, and thermal management.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements, control theory, and closed-loop feedback for converters and inverters.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of resonant converter topologies (LLC, ZVS/ZCS) and high-frequency transformers.
• Experience with high-voltage/high-current DC-DC converters and three-phase DC-AC inverter applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for power electronics and safety certifications.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of power electronics with SiC technology. Apply today to join a cutting-edge team at the forefront of power conversion innovation!

Senior Power Electronics Engineer – Gate Drives

I am currently working with a technology company in Birmingham that due to its continued success is looking to add a Senior Power Electronics Engineer focused on Gate Drives to its team of world-class engineers.

About the role

As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will develop start-of-the-art power electronics systems and components for different industries including rail, EV, and renewable energies but this role will be focused on Gate Drives for traction applications.

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Circuit design, simulation, and test verification of Gate Drives and Power semiconductors.
• Design and development of Gate Driver boards.
• Hardware circuit analysis, including FMEDAs, FTAs, diagnostic coverage analysis, DFMEA,

DRBFM reliability analysis, etc.

• Hardware design simulation calculations, including tolerance, worst case, derating, EMC, thermal, simulation, etc. define technical specifications and prepare work reports.

The successful candidates will possess a degree in electronics or electrical engineering with a proven background in the below:

• Gate Driver board debugging and double pulse testing.
• power supply design- Push-Pull, Flyback, and LLC power supplies.
• DC-AC Inverters.

What's on offer

• Salary £55k to £65k
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• BUPA Healthcare
• Life assurance

If this role sounds of interest, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

Ampere Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting world-class Power Electronics and Electronics Engineers with the best and most innovative companies. If you are a Power Electronics Engineer, Power Semiconductor Engineer, or anyone in the electronics industry and would like to find out what is happening in this sector please reach out to Stuart Bennett.

As a Power Supply Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our client's dynamic team, where your expertise and innovative ideas contribute to the realization of high-quality products that meet the exacting standards of their customers.

About the role:

In this Power Supply Design Engineer vacancy, you will be at the forefront of architecting cutting-edge, digitally controlled power supplies tailored to customer specifications. Your responsibilities span the entire design process, from conceptualizing innovative architectures to the meticulous creation of detailed circuit designs and control algorithms. Validation through simulation, analysis, and breadboarding, as well as overseeing PCB layout and defining commissioning and test procedures, will be central to ensuring the success of projects. Your role extends to the commissioning and testing of the initial units, marking a crucial phase in the development lifecycle.

Skills:

To be considered for this Power Supply Design Engineer vacancy you should possess a successfully completed bachelor's or master’s degree in Electronics and have well-established knowledge of DC/DC converters, coupled with professional experience in power electronics and circuit techniques.

Final Summary:

Join our client's modern, high-tech company with the exciting opportunity to take on significant responsibilities.

What's on offer:

• attractive package, including special leave and a 13th-month salary, along with a modern company pension scheme.
• Their workplace culture is characterized by flat hierarchies, open communication, and a genuine commitment to your well-being.
• Additional perks include job bike leasing options, bilingual (DE/EN) corporate culture, free German courses for international employees, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work from home.
• Enjoy daily allowances for canteen meals, a sunny terrace, and free hot drinks in our canteen, all within a barrier-free, modern, and ergonomically designed workspace flooded with natural light.
• Access to public transport, shower facilities for cyclists, employee events, and an annual outing foster a supportive and engaging work environment.

Embrace this opportunity in the picturesque Lake Constance region—one of the most beautiful regions in Germany.