Lead Power Electronics Engineer

About the role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimisation of cutting‑edge power electronics solutions across a range of innovative products. You will own the full development lifecycle, from concept through to mass‑production support, ensuring efficiency, reliability and cost‑effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the entire power electronics development lifecycle, from concept and specification through design, simulation, prototyping, testing and mass‑production support.
• Architect and design power conversion systems (e.g., AC/DC, DC/DC, inverters) focusing on efficiency, power density, reliability and cost.
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis, component selection and worst‑case analysis to ensure robust, compliant designs.
• Perform power loss calculations, thermal analysis and implement appropriate cooling solutions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, performance, reliability and compliance testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware and industrial design engineers to integrate power electronics into overall product architecture.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior power electronics engineers.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project timelines, resources and deliverables for power electronics initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development process.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in power electronics design and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior engineering role.
• Proven expertise in designing various power‑converter topologies (flyback, buck, boost, LLC, resonant converters, PFC).
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN, SiC) and their applications.
• Proficiency with power‑electronics simulation tools such as SPICE, PSIM, PLECS and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Hands‑on experience using PCB design tools like Altium Designer, Eagle and KiCad.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed thermal‑management and electromagnetic‑compatibility (EMC) design considerations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance standards (UL, CE, CCC).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical mindset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Required skills

• Power converter design (flyback, buck, boost, LLC, resonant, PFC)
• Power semiconductor devices (MOSFET, IGBT, GaN, SiC)
• SPICE simulation
• PSIM simulation
• PLECS simulation
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Altium Designer
• Eagle PCB design
• KiCad PCB design
• Thermal management
• EMC design
• UL compliance
• CE compliance
• CCC compliance