Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £60k (depending on experience)
We’re partnering with an innovative technology company seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the design and development of advanced power electronic systems, from concept through to production, in a collaborative, technically driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop power electronic circuits, including DC-DC, AC-DC, and motor drive systems
* Create schematics and PCB layouts for high-current and high-voltage designs, including multi-layer boards
* Select components, calculate ratings, and manage bills of materials (BOMs) for power designs
* Support prototype build, bring-up, testing, and debugging, including thermal and efficiency validation
* Conduct design verification, EMC/EMI testing, and ensure regulatory compliance
* Participate in design reviews and produce clear technical documentation
* Support transition from prototype to production, including manufacturability and reliability considerations
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
* Strong experience in power electronics design (switch-mode power supplies, converters, motor drives, inverters)
* PCB design experience using tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad, including high-current/high-voltage layouts
* Solid understanding of power systems, thermal management, signal integrity, and EMC principles
* Experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture and production
* Exposure to embedded systems or microcontrollers is advantageous
* Knowledge of relevant compliance standards (CE, UKCA, FCC)
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
If you are interested, please send over an updated CV
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year