Power Electronics Engineer (System-Level – Inverters & Drives)

Location: Woking
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Product Development
Reports To: Engineering Manager or Technical Lead

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer with a strong background in system-level design and integration of inverter and motor drive technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and validation of high-performance power electronic systems for industrial, and automotive technologies.

You will work cross-functionally with hardware, control, and system engineering teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and scalable inverter and drive solutions from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the system-level design, modelling, and integration of inverter and drive technologies, including motor inverters, DC/DC converters, and related power conversion systems.
• Analyse system requirements and translate them into power architecture specifications and component-level requirements.
• Support the selection and validation of semiconductors (IGBT, SiC, GaN), gate drivers, passive components, and thermal management solutions.
• Develop system simulation models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM) to predict electrical, thermal, and dynamic performance.
• Work closely with control design teams to ensure tight integration between hardware and software control loops.
• Perform design verification testing, efficiency optimisation, EMI/EMC compliance, and system validation under real-world operating conditions.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities for system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical and thermal engineers on packaging, cooling, and layout optimisation.
• Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, and customer technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in design and development of power conversion systems, with emphasis on inverters and motor drives.
• Deep understanding of topologies (e.g., three-phase inverters, DC/DC converters, multilevel inverters) and related control strategies (FOC, PWM, DTC, etc.).
• Experience with SiC and GaN-based power devices and associated gate drive circuits.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or PLECS.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design principles, thermal design, and safety standards (IEC, UL, ISO).
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, lab instrumentation, and system commissioning.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive or renewable energy inverter systems.
• Exposure to functional safety (ISO 26262) or reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of digital control platforms (DSPs, FPGAs, or microcontrollers) and embedded software basics.
• Familiarity with system modelling and co-simulation environments.

If this Power Electronics Engineer vacancy is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

FPGA Engineer – 3-Year Fixed Term Contract

Ampere Recruitment is working with a leading scientific and engineering organisation seeking a FPGA Engineer to join their team on a 3-year fixed-term contract.

This role offers the opportunity to develop FPGA firmware for next-generation high-reliability power supply control systems, working in a technically advanced environment where quality, stability, and long-term maintainability are critical.

The Role
As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of FPGA firmware used in sophisticated control systems for precision power supplies. You will work closely with hardware and control engineers to deliver robust, production-ready firmware solutions.
Key Responsibilities
•    Develop, maintain, and debug HDL code for Xilinx FPGAs using Vivado, implementing full-cycle firmware including feedback control, filtering, and interlock handling via state machine architectures.
•    Design and integrate FPGA interfaces to external peripherals, including ADCs, DACs, SRAM, Flash memory, sensors, and microcontrollers.
•    Create simulation test benches and perform verification and on-hardware validation using logic analysers and laboratory equipment.
•    Collaborate with hardware and control system teams to optimise performance, resolve technical issues, and develop Ethernet-based control interfaces.
•    Review, refactor, and document HDL code in line with internal coding standards, ensuring proper version control and long-term maintainability.
•    Support wider electronic development activities, including circuit simulation (SPICE / MATLAB / Simulink), PCB design input, and prototype testing.

About You
You will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, or demonstrate equivalent practical experience gained in a relevant industrial or scientific environment.

Essential Experience
•    Strong theoretical and hands-on experience in FPGA firmware development, preferably using Xilinx devices and VHDL and/or Verilog.
•    Proven background in simulation, verification, and validation of FPGA designs.
•    Experience using code management and version control tools.
•    Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit principles, laboratory measurement techniques, and simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, or Simscape.
•    Familiarity with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and programming languages, including C, C++ or Python.
•    Basic understanding of linear control systems.
•    A self-driven approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership of technical tasks through to completion.
•    Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas.

Desirable
•    Experience in high-reliability, scientific, or industrial control environments.
•    Exposure to power electronics or real-time control firmware.

If interested please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

Electronics Engineering Manager – Power Supply Design (DC/DC/AC/DC)

Location: Boston

Salary: €170k to €210k
Sector: Power Electronics / High Voltage Power Conversion

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineering Manager to lead and grow a high-performing power supply design team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring someone who can mentor and develop engineers while remaining actively involved in the design and delivery of advanced power conversion systems.

You will be responsible for building a strong engineering culture, driving technical excellence, and delivering innovative DC/DC and AC/DC power supply solutions for high-voltage and high-reliability applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of power electronics engineers, fostering technical growth and best-practice design methodologies.
• Provide technical direction and oversight across multiple power supply development projects.
• Remain hands-on in the design, simulation, and development of DC/DC and AC/DC converters, particularly for high-voltage applications.
• Define architecture and topologies for next-generation power supply platforms.
• Oversee design verification, testing, and qualification activities.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent.
• Collaborate closely with systems, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Manage project timelines, resource planning, and technical risk.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, and design standards.

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or similar discipline.
• Significant experience in power electronics design, including DC/DC and AC/DC converter development.
• Proven track record in high-voltage power supply design.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductor devices, magnetics, control loops, and thermal design.
• Proficiency with simulation and design tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, PCB CAD).
• Hands-on experience taking designs from concept through to production.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries (space, defence, medical, industrial).
• Exposure to EMC compliance and safety standards for high-voltage systems.
• Experience scaling engineering teams in a growing organisation.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape an engineering team and technical roadmap.
• Involvement in cutting-edge high-voltage power electronics development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

If this Electronics Engineering Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contract information.

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Oxford, UK
Discipline: High-Power DC/DC Converter Design | Experimental Systems

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of high-power DC/DC converters used in experimental and research-driven applications. This role is well-suited to an engineer who enjoys working on novel architectures, rapidly evolving requirements, and translating theoretical concepts into robust, testable hardware.

You will take technical ownership of power converter development from concept through to prototype testing, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across electronics, systems, and research functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power DC/DC converters (from hundreds of watts to multi-kW) for experimental and prototype systems
• Define power architectures, topologies, and control strategies suitable for non-standard or research-led applications
• Lead schematic design, component selection, and power stage optimisation (SiC / GaN / silicon as appropriate)
• Design and review magnetics (transformers, inductors) for high-power, high-efficiency operation
• Oversee PCB layout reviews with a strong focus on EMI, thermal performance, and high-voltage safety
• Build, test, and debug prototypes; lead lab-based validation and experimental testing
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and research teams to integrate power electronics into wider platforms
• Support documentation, design reviews, and knowledge transfer within the engineering team

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related field
• Strong commercial or research experience in power electronics design
• Proven experience designing high-power DC/DC converters
• Deep understanding of:

• • Power converter topologies
  • Switching devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN)
  • Magnetics design and power passive selection
  • Control techniques and feedback loops

• Hands-on experience with lab testing, debugging, and experimental validation
• Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar)

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to high-voltage or high-current systems
• EMI/EMC mitigation in experimental or non-standard systems
• Leadership or mentoring of junior engineers
• Rapid prototyping and iterative design cycles

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge experimental power electronics
• High technical autonomy and influence over design decisions
• Access to advanced lab facilities and test equipment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative engineering culture based in Oxford

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

Junior Power Supply Design Engineer

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid / On-site)

The Role

Our client is looking for a Junior Power Supply Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team working on the design and development of AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience across the full power-electronics development lifecycle, supported by senior engineers and technical mentors.

You will contribute to the design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of efficient, reliable power solutions used in a range of industrial, medical, automotive, or consumer applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies
• Assist with schematic capture, component selection, and basic magnetics design
• Perform circuit simulation using tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PLECS
• Support PCB layout reviews in collaboration with layout engineers
• Help with prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging in the lab
• Carry out electrical measurements including efficiency, thermal, EMI, and transient testing
• Assist with documentation, test reports, and design reviews
• Work closely with senior engineers to improve design robustness, efficiency, and reliability
• Comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards (e.g. IEC, UL, CE)

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of power electronics fundamentals (SMPS topologies, MOSFETs, diodes, magnetics)
• Familiarity with AC/DC or DC/DC converter concepts
• Exposure to simulation tools (SPICE-based tools preferred)
• Basic lab experience with oscilloscopes, power analysers, and electronic loads
• Willingness to learn and develop within a hands-on engineering environment
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Internship, placement year, or thesis focused on power electronics or power supplies
• Exposure to EMI/EMC testing or thermal design
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.)
• Knowledge of wide-bandgap devices (SiC or GaN)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive graduate / junior-level salary
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced power-electronics engineers
• Hands-on exposure to real-world power supply designs
• Clear progression path into Power Electronics Design Engineer roles

If this Junior Power Supply Design Engineer vacancy is of interest, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

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.

Job Title: Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Warwickshire
Type: Permanent
Industry: Automotive, Aerospace, Clean Energy

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced power electronics and magnetics systems. This is a senior technical role suited for an engineer with a strong background in delivering high-performance solutions across at least two sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, or clean energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of power electronics and magnetics systems, including inverters, OBCs, DC/DC, and AC/DC converters.
• Design digital and mixed-signal control and interface circuits for power electronic applications.
• Ensure systems are compliant with EMC requirements through effective noise attenuation and design strategies.
• Develop and validate designs in simulation environments using industry-standard tools.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and manage technical deliverables across complex projects.
• Serve as a key technical point of contact for customers, building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and innovation.

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience developing power electronics and magnetics for at least two of the following sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy, or marine.
• Proven experience in the design of digital and mixed-signal control circuits.
• Strong understanding and practical experience in EMC design and electrical noise mitigation.
• Proficiency in simulation tools for power electronics and magnetics system development.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead multi-person engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement.
• A degree or higher in electrical/electronic engineering, power electronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with digital motor control techniques for various motor types (IPM, SPM, ASM, SR) including FOC, field weakening, overmodulation, and NVH optimisation.
• Hands-on experience developing and validating power electronics hardware in lab, rig, and real-world environments.
• Competence in managing PCB layout, mechanical design integration, and the full build process of power systems.
• Knowledge of thermal and fluid simulation for effective thermal management in power electronics systems.
• Safety training in the use of high-voltage, high-power test and development equipment.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to lead innovative engineering projects across diverse sectors.
• A collaborative and technically driven environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If this Principal Power Electronics Engineer is of interest, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.