A leading research and technology organisation in Newport is looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join their growing R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies within a hands‑on, innovative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing and developing power electronics hardware and software
Circuit design, simulation, modelling and prototyping
Schematic capture, PCB layout and documentation
Testing, validation and fault investigation (including FMEA)
Working with suppliers and supporting full product lifecycle development
What We’re Looking For
Strong background in power electronics (essential)
Industry experience in design, development and testing
Schematic capture & PCB layout skills
C/C++ programming
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Desirable: MSc/PhD, Chartered status, automotive or safety‑critical experience (e.g., ISO 26262), broader analogue/digital/thermal/EMI design exposure.
Who You Are
Practical, organised and technically curious
Strong communicator who works well across teams
Positive, flexible and proactive
Able to manage workload and meet project deadlines
Benefits
Circa £60k salary (experience‑dependent)
Pension, flexitime, generous holidays, free parking
Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative R&D projects
Applicants must have full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the UK. Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health and security checks.
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