As Lead Engineer – Power Electronics, you are part of the Hardware team and play a key role in leading power electronics development within AME. You support the technical direction, structure, and execution of hardware development activities in a growing power electronics domain.
You combine solid technical knowledge of power electronics with a practical, people-oriented mindset. You take the lead in development not from a hierarchical position, but by working closely with the team and being actively involved in the lab and day-to-day engineering activities. While remaining hands‑on, you provide direction, overview, and structure to ensure projects move forward effectively.
You are responsible for:- Taking technical lead in power electronics development projects
- Acting as a key technical reference point for engineers
- Contributing to hardware design, analysis, and technical decision‑making
- Guiding development priorities, planning, and execution from within the team and the lab
- Supporting engineers in structuring work, time management, and coordination
- Maintaining overview across multiple projects and priorities
- Collaborating with engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, progress, and dependencies
- Applying and supporting agile ways of working
- Participating in technical discussions and reviews, stepping in hands‑on when needed
- Supporting projects related to battery management systems or solar inverters (a plus, not a requirement)
You are a technically strong engineer who enjoys taking the lead in development while working closely with others. You are comfortable balancing hands‑on engineering with guiding and supporting colleagues.
You recognize yourself in the following:- Strong social and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example and build trust through technical expertise
- Structured way of working with good organizational skills
- Strong sense of overview and prioritization
- Comfortable working in a growing and evolving technical environment
- Master’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
- Solid knowledge of power electronics as a technical domain
- Experience or strong affinity with leading development activities or technical coordination
- Familiarity with agile ways of working
- Years of experience are less important than capability, maturity, and ownership
Applied Micro Electronics (AME) specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative, sustainable, and high-quality electronic products. Driven by technology, we combine expertise in electronics, mechanics, and software development to support customers throughout the full product life cycle. Our teams work on applications in areas such as Internet of Things, Power Conversion, and Sensing & Actuating.
Why join AME?- Open, direct, hands‑on, and pragmatic working culture
- Technology‑driven environment with short communication lines
- Opportunity to shape technical direction and ways of working
- Room for ownership and professional development
€60000 - €80000 monthly