Senior Power Electronics Development & Compliance Engineer

SUMMARY:
A leading technology and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Development & Compliance Engineer to join its engineering team developing high-power electronic products for automotive and industrial applications.
The successful candidate will contribute across the complete product lifecycle, from requirements definition and hardware design through validation, compliance testing, certification, homologation and production.
This role requires a highly practical engineer with strong experience in high-power power electronics, hardware development, control systems, EMC/EMI, validation and regulatory compliance.

POSITION INFO:
A leading technology and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Development & Compliance Engineer to join its engineering team developing high-power electronic products for automotive and industrial applications . The successful candidate will contribute across the complete product lifecycle, from requirements definition and hardware design through validation, compliance testing, certification, homologation and production . This role requires a highly practical engineer with strong experience in high-power power electronics, hardware development, control systems, EMC\/EMI, validation and regulatory compliance . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop high-power power electronic products, including: DC\/DC converters DC\/AC inverters Battery chargers Motor drives Related power electronic control systems Capture customer, system and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear engineering specifications. Develop verification and validation plans based on system and product requirements. Participate in hardware design, simulations, design reviews, testing and debugging. Support the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production. Ensure compliance with applicable automotive and industrial standards throughout product development. Plan and execute electrical, EMC\/EMI, environmental, thermal, reliability and functional testing. Prepare validation documentation, requirements traceability and certification packages. Support product homologation and compliance activities. Work closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical and systems engineering teams. Investigate complex technical issues and implement robust engineering solutions. Perform laboratory testing and detailed analysis of high-power electronic systems. Support product certification, production release and continuous improvement activities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline . Minimum 8 years' experience developing high-power power electronic products . Proven experience designing, validating and commercialising: Switch-mode power supplies DC\/DC converters DC\/AC inverters High-power motor drives Experience with power electronic products rated at 10 kW or above . Proven experience taking products from concept through design, compliance testing, certification and production . Strong understanding of: Power electronics Control systems Thermal design Magnetics High-power PCB layout Strong simulation capability using SPICE, MATLAB\/Simulink or equivalent . Extensive practical laboratory experience with: Oscilloscopes High-voltage differential probes Current probes Spectrum analysers Power analysers Proven experience debugging power electronic systems, including EMI\/EMC issues . Demonstrated experience working safely with high-energy systems exceeding 500 VDC . AUTOMOTIVE & COMPLIANCE EXPERIENCE Strong knowledge of relevant automotive and industrial standards is required, including exposure to: ISO\/SAE 21434 ISO 26262 UNECE R155 \/ R156 CISPR 25 ISO 7637 ISO 16750 Relevant IEC standards Experience preparing products for certification, homologation and regulatory compliance will be highly advantageous. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES High-power power electronics DC\/DC converter design DC\/AC inverter design Battery charging systems Motor drives Switch-mode power supplies Power semiconductor technologies Control loop design Magnetics Thermal management High-voltage systems High-power PCB design EMC\/EMI testing Hardware debugging Product validation Reliability testing Requirements engineering Compliance and certification MATLAB\/Simulink SPICE simulation PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE The successful candidate should be comfortable contributing throughout the complete lifecycle: Requirements → System Specification → Architecture → Hardware Design → Simulation → Prototype → Testing → EMC\/Environmental Validation → Certification → Homologation → Production PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The ideal candidate will be: A highly practical and hands-on engineer. Strong in analytical and structured problem-solving. Comfortable working with high-voltage, high-energy systems. Able to translate complex requirements into practical engineering solutions. Strong in technical communication and documentation. Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Quality and safety focused. Commercially aware and delivery focused. Passionate about advanced power electronics and product development. Committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Please send your cv to