Principal Engineer -Power Electronics EP

Position: Principal Engineer -Power Electronics EP (Permanent)
The Principal Engineer – Power Electronics will lead the development of advanced power electronics systems from clean-sheet concept through to validated hardware. The role is responsible for defining requirements, leading circuit and magnetic design, and overseeing prototype implementation for traction inverters, DC/DC converters, On-Board Chargers (OBC), and associated electrified powertrain systems.

This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in power electronics, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative, high-performance, and safety-compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the specification, design, and validation of power electronics systems including traction inverters, DC/DC converters, AC/DC systems, and OBCs

Own magnetics and capacitor design for high-performance power converters

Lead design of digital and mixed-signal control systems and processing platforms

Oversee simulation activities using industry-standard tools (e.g., Simscape, PLECS)

Guide control strategy development including motor control and converter control schemes

Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC
61508, ISO
26262, CISPR
25, EMC directives)

Lead hardware development from concept through prototype and test

System & Validation

Develop and validate designs in virtual, HiL, and hardware environments

Oversee EMC mitigation strategies and noise attenuation

Support PCB layout, mechanical integration, and thermal management strategies

Contribute to thermal and fluid system simulation where required

Project & Commercial Leadership

Lead multi-person, cross-functional engineering projects

Build and manage strong technical relationships with customers

Take ownership of proposals, business development activities, and technical presentations

Support marketing activities and represent the company externally

Operate effectively within technically and commercially challenging environments

Capability & Team Development

Mentor and support the professional development of engineers within the function

Identify and develop new technical capabilities within the department

Act as a role model for company values and engineering excellence

Promote a collaborative and high-performance team culture

Essential Requirements

Extensive experience in power electronics system development (inverters, DC/DC, OBC, AC/DC converters)

Experience in at least two sectors: automotive, aerospace, defence, off-highway, commercial vehicle, marine, or clean energy

Strong expertise in magnetics design and high-power converter topologies

Experience in digital and mixed-signal control design

Demonstrated expertise in EMC design and electrical noise mitigation

Strong simulation experience in power electronics and magnetics

Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Proven ability to manage technical customer relationships

Degree (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Experience

Digital motor control schemes (FOC, field weakening, over modulation, harmonic injection, fault handling)

Experience across motor types (IPM, SPM, ASM, SR)

Hands-on lab development in high-voltage/high-power environments

PCB layout oversight and mechanical integration experience

Thermal and fluid system modelling for power electronics

Training in safe operation of high-voltage development equipment

Key Competencies

Technical authority in power electronics

Systems thinking

Strategic problem solving

Commercial awareness

Leadership and influence

Clear communication (technical and non-technical audiences)

Customer-focused mindset

Level of Responsibility

Technical authority within the power electronics function

Project ownership from concept to delivery

Direct influence on technical strategy and company capability development

Significant customer-facing responsibility