Power Electronics Engineer

Job description

Power Electronics Engineer – Automotive Inverters

Location: [Bnabury, UK]

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to join our growing engineering team, working on the design and development of advanced automotive power electronics systems, including traction inverters and high-voltage power conversion technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge electrification projects within the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive power electronics systems, including traction inverters and high-power DC-DC converters
• Create and maintain schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
• Perform circuit simulation, analysis, and component selection for high-voltage and high-current applications
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation of power electronics hardware
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and systems engineers
• Ensure designs meet automotive standards, reliability, and safety requirements
• Assist with debugging, performance optimization, and product improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience designing power electronics hardware
• Proficiency using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies, switching devices, and control methods
• Experience with high-voltage or automotive electronics systems
• Knowledge of testing and validation techniques for power electronics

Desirable Skills

• Experience with automotive traction inverters or motor drive systems
• Familiarity with SiC / GaN power devices
• Experience with thermal design, EMC/EMI mitigation, and reliability analysis
• Understanding of automotive development processes and standards

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on next-generation electrified vehicle technologies
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and technical growth opportunities

Apply

If you are passionate about power electronics and automotive electrification, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Banbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English