Job Description

Senior Power Electronics Engineer – AI

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About the Opportunity

Ampere Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK-based power electronics innovator a subsidiary of one of the world's foremost propulsion and control systems groups to find a Senior Power Electronics Engineer with a strong focus on AI-driven design methodologies.

This is a genuinely exciting role for an engineer who wants to sit at the intersection of advanced power electronics and the emerging application of AI/generative AI across the full converter design process.

The Role

You'll take ownership of system-level design, simulation, and optimisation of power electronics converters, from initial requirements analysis through to prototype build, integration, and testing. A defining feature of this position is the organisation's commitment to embedding AI tools systematically into every stage of the engineering workflow — making this a forward-looking opportunity for engineers who are already exploring that space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system design for power electronics converter prototypes — requirements analysis, solution architecture, and simulation optimisation
• Research emerging converter technologies and market trends
• Manage component sourcing, procurement, and prototyping coordination
• System integration testing — test programming, results collation, and review
• Define sub-component technical specifications and interfaces
• Participate in technical route planning and contribute to R&D strategy
• Engage in technical exchanges with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Degree in power electronics or related discipline with 5+ years' experience, or PhD with 3+ years
• Demonstrable interest or experience in applying AI/generative AI to power electronics design workflows — this is a priority
• Strong hands-on background with IGBT or SiC MOSFET-based converters at 1200V+
• Experience across AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC topologies with associated control strategies
• Multi-level converter development experience (3-level, 5-level or higher)
• Proficiency in loss analysis, efficiency mapping, and thermal simulation
• Control loop design, simulation, and testing
• Proficiency in PLECS, MATLAB, CAD, CAE, Ansys

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays · Service-linked holiday increase · Bupa healthcare · Healthcare vouchers · Free on-site parking · Free EV charging · Free lunch Mon–Fri · Contributory pension · Life assurance · Company sick pay · Professional membership fees (e.g. IEEE)

Interested?

If you're a power electronics engineer looking to work on next-generation converter systems within an organisation genuinely investing in AI-driven engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with the team at Ampere Recruitment for a confidential conversation.