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Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - SMPS

Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer, controllers for Electric Vehicles, power conversion products, Switching Power Supplies (SMPS), battery chargers and DC-DC converters, Motor Controllers, product design from concept to production, magnetic component design, North England
Based in the North, the Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer will work with a market leader in controllers for Electric Vehicles.

As a supplier and manufacturer of Electronic Controls for vehicles ranging from on road cars, electric motor bikes and buses to mining vehicles, two tractors and other commercial/plant machinery.

This is a position for those interested in making a change within in organisation that undergoing considerable growth and expansion.

Responsibilities will include designing/developing power conversion products, Switching Power Supplies (SMPS), battery chargers and DC-DC converters.

It will also include designing and developing Power Electronic Controls including Motor Controllers, product design from concept to production, magnetic component design, supervision of junior members and work to ISO/EMC standards.



The ideal candidate will be degree educated (2:1 or above) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or related) and will have a proven track record in the following areas:

Essential:-

- Design and development of off-line mains voltage Switching Power Supplies (SMPS) at power level of 100w or more.
- Design and test of switching power supplies to EMC standards
- Thermal design of electronic equipment rated at more than 100W
- Familiarity with requirements of UL and CE marking
- Familiarity with use of CAD tools such as SPICE and familiarity with design methods such as FMEA

Desirable:-

- Design and development of power factor correction (PFC) circuits for off line mains voltage switching power supplies
- Design and development of DC/DC converters at power levels of 500W or more
- Planar Magnetics
- Design and development of AC motor controllers
- Microprocessor control
- Design for high volume manufacture ( over 10,000 per year )

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with all levels of the organisation.

He/she must show good team player ethos and be able to work with minimum guidance.

A likely background will be from Power Electronics, Power Supplies/Battery Chargers, Motor Control, Computer Power Supplies etc.



In return for your hard work, you will be offered an excellent salary package, pension scheme, life insurance and a vibrant working environment to flourish within.

Other incentives include flexi-time, early Fridays and 25 days paid holiday per annum.

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  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
  • Location: North East England, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Electronics
  • Recruiter: IC Resources Ltd
  • http://www.ic-3e.co.uk
  • Posted: 2012-02-10 10:00:16 -

 

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