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Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Chester
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for various industries, including heavy industry, theatre productions, and production lines.
Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimize performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.
With over 50 years of operation across more than 30 countries, we pride ourselves on our people and our pursuit of excellence and success.
Summary of Role:
Join the acclaimed Nidec Drives R&D Department as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer. You will report to the Product Development Manager and be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing power electronics and auxiliary circuits, including component evaluation, circuit analysis, simulations, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review considering manufacturing requirements.
Key Job Responsibilities:
* Have a solid understanding of power electronics.
* Contribute to new designs, product specifications, critical power components, and develop analogue, digital, and electronic circuits/systems.
* Ensure designs meet functional requirements and comply with EMC and Safety regulations.
* Interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers.
* Manage type test meetings and develop test equipment.
* Prepare technical documentation and reports, including presenting and justifying design concepts.
* Participate in technical design reviews and critique peers’ designs.
* Guide and support other Development Engineers.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics.
* Proven engineering experience.
* Understanding of power electronic devices, topologies, and control systems.
* Experience with simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, Saber, Simetrix, Pspice, MATLAB Simulink).
* Interest in emerging technologies and innovation.
* Knowledge of planning tools and application of planning theories.
* Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
We support your well-being and offer opportunities for growth, diverse career paths, and an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
Nidec Drives offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries based on experience and market rates.
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