Electronic Design Team Lead - Power Electronics
Clevedon, Hybrid working
Salary: up to £60,000 DOE + Excellent company benefits such as enhanced pension and company profit share!
Are you a highly skilled engineer with expertise in Power Electronics, ready to take a lead role in shaping next-generation technologies? We’re seeking an Electronic Design Team Lead to drive innovation in high-voltage systems, charging technologies and battery management systems, while mentoring a talented team of engineers.
This is a 70% hands-on, 30% leadership position — ideal for someone who loves technical problem-solving and design work, while also guiding and developing a small, agile engineering team.
You’ll play a pivotal role in projects focused on advanced charging solutions, power conversion, power control and power management, contributing to the development of sustainable technologies for the future.
Company Benefits:
• Career development opportunities
• Enhanced 12% pension (5% employee, 7% employer)
• Partner Profit Share
• Death in Service insurance
• Employee referral scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work & Tech Schemes
• Regular wellbeing activities and company events
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Charity involvement with Children’s Hospice Southwest
• Cashback health plan – including private GP access, EAP and shopping discounts
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead & Mentor – Oversee a team of electronic design engineers using agile methodologies; guide technical strategy, design reviews and continuous improvement
• Hands-On Design (70%) – Develop power electronics circuits and PCB layouts for high-voltage, battery charging and energy management applications
• New Product Development – Drive projects from concept to production, ensuring reliability, efficiency and compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with production, test and service teams to optimise design performance and manufacturability
Skills and Experience Required:
• Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in circuit design and PCB layout.
• Strong understanding of power conversion, control, charging and battery management systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, PSUs, analysers, function generators, etc.).
• Leadership experience and familiarity with agile team management practices.
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.