Power Electronics Engineer (junior or mid-level)
BRIEF OVERVIEW
*Role: Power Electronics Engineer
*Location: Hertfordshire
*Role type: Permanent
*Salary: £35k-£50k DOE
Recruit 12 has an exciting opportunity for a Power Electronics Engineer to join a specialised engineering firm, focusing on the design, manufacture and testing of high-value, low-volume electronic products.
They prioritise quality and efficiency according to the best engineering standards across all project stages.
Please note: This role is not able to support sponsorships, so only candidates who have the full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Manage design projects to meet specifications and budget requirements
*Collaborate with Sales to align technical requirements and capabilities
*Support Production with technical input to enhance manufacturing and testing efficiency
*Ensure design compliance with company standards, customer specifications and legislation
*Generate and approve system-level block diagrams, schematics, and PCB layouts
*Conduct simulations, component analysis, and data pack generation
*Develop and validate Acceptance Test Procedures
*Support production through troubleshooting and debugging
*Oversee component library management
REQUIRED SKILLS
*Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field
*Basic power electronics design principles (e.g. DC/DC converters, inverters, or power supplies)
*Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB layout tools, and basic hardware debugging skills
*Experience using simulation software like MATLAB, Simulink, or LTSPICE
DESIRABLE (NOT ESSENTIAL)
*Exposure to GaN or SiC devices in design or testing environments
*EMC/EMI awareness
*Experience with tools like SolidWorks or Altium