AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Power Electronics Design Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Derby hybrid. Job description - the role As Power Electronics Design Lead you will be responsible for leading the design, development and validation of an AC/DC Power converter for power drive systems. Key Responsibilities Accountable for delivery of the design solutions in line with the declared project milestones and budget Ensure that the tools and methods appropriate to Electronics and Electrical (E&E) are rigorously applied. Accountable for developing and maintaining the overall plan of engineering tasks for all of the assigned design solutions Coordinate and lead a team of Engineers in delivery of the overall engineering plan, supported by the associated Technical Coach and the Capability managers responsible for the assigned individuals. Support the Programme Manager in achieving delivery of the design solutions within the agreed budget. Act as the single point of contact for reporting to the project and/or key stakeholders. Accountable for managing the work scope, including the negotiation for resource, estimation of the effort required to accomplish the engineering plan. Accountable for ensuring all non-conformances and minor design changes that are relevant to your project(s) are dealt with in a timely manner. To escalate effectively where issues require further support from a broader team. Accountable for the management of the risks and issues on their design solutions including escalation as required. Accountable for ensuring that the design questions for milestone reviews are completed by the team. Support the Capability Managers in performance discussions and development cells. Criteria Experience of people management and processes Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design and verification. Relevant Engineering and technical competence (Power Electronics). Managed and led a multidisciplinary team to deliver power systems project s, taking responsibility for planning, design, integration, and delivery while ensuring the work stayed on track with time, cost, and quality targets. Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business