Senior Power Engineer, 1st tier supplier
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Welshpool
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 30 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2018
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client, an automotive 1st tier supplier which manufactures bespoke and off the shelf electric motors and generators, requires an experienced design engineer to join its team. This dynamic and ground-breaking company looks for individuals with an exceptional engineering knowledge who can provide creative solutions to help produce innovative products.
The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated engineer with a demonstrated ability of development in a fast-paced environment. Practical experience is preferred as the post will involve significant hands-on work in the laboratory.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting the inverter and converter power concept development and contributing to specification and circuit reviews
* Supporting the functional safety case (ISO 26262) of the system
* Interfacing with vendors, subcontractors and being part of the selection discussions
* Design and validation of high power inverters for automotive applications
* Simulation and evaluation of thermal models
* PCB layout design and manufacturing support
* Evaluating component lifetime, limits and derating
* Supporting EMC testing and the development of technical files.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering with at least 7 years' experience
* Knowledge of ECAD tools, EMC testing and automotive inverter systems would be advantageous
* Flexible in their approach to work and with the desire to thrive in a dynamic and exciting fast moving working environment within a small company
* Creative problem solver, with a logical approach to implementing solutions
* Confident with customers and suppliers
* Good verbal and written communication skills
The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated engineer with a demonstrated ability of development in a fast-paced environment. Practical experience is preferred as the post will involve significant hands-on work in the laboratory.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting the inverter and converter power concept development and contributing to specification and circuit reviews
* Supporting the functional safety case (ISO 26262) of the system
* Interfacing with vendors, subcontractors and being part of the selection discussions
* Design and validation of high power inverters for automotive applications
* Simulation and evaluation of thermal models
* PCB layout design and manufacturing support
* Evaluating component lifetime, limits and derating
* Supporting EMC testing and the development of technical files.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering with at least 7 years' experience
* Knowledge of ECAD tools, EMC testing and automotive inverter systems would be advantageous
* Flexible in their approach to work and with the desire to thrive in a dynamic and exciting fast moving working environment within a small company
* Creative problem solver, with a logical approach to implementing solutions
* Confident with customers and suppliers
* Good verbal and written communication skills