Technical Specialist - Power Electronics

A leading defence company is looking for Technical Specialist –
Power Electronics to provide technical guidance and support
across a range of engineering projects. This role will suit an
experienced Power Electronics Engineer with a strong design
background, who can support technical delivery, drive process
improvements and provide proactive guidance to project leads.

Key Responsibilities:

* Act as a first point of contact for technical and
process-related queries, providing guidance and support to Tech
Leads across project activities.
* Monitor project progress, review project plans and identify
potential risks or issues, providing proactive guidance and
recommendations to maintain effective technical delivery.
* Identify and implement process improvements, promote best
practice and support project gate reviews, including reviewing
documentation and preparing teams ahead of formal reviews.
* Provide technical escalation support, helping to develop
realistic and cost-effective engineering solutions, while
identifying opportunities to optimise project delivery.
* Contribute technical expertise to new business bids, supporting
the development of proposals within the Actuator Centre of
Excellence.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Strong background in Power Electronics, ideally with previous
design experience of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
control systems, gained within automotive traction, defence or a
similar engineering environment.
* Experience designing mixed analogue and digital control
electronics, including power inverters, DC-DC converters, gate
drives, position encoders, sensors, current sensing and signal
conditioning.
* Good understanding of the full product development lifecycle,
including Design for Test, Design for Manufacture, EMC and
environmental compliance.
* Experience designing electronics for high safety integrity
environments, with an understanding of Design Assurance Levels
and Safety Integrity Levels.
* Appreciation of Systems Engineering, system architecture,
thermal management and reliability engineering.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, with arrangements agreed
within the team based on project requirements and individual
needs. There may also be opportunities for international travel
and collaboration.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes
but is not limited to:

* Company bonus scheme, based on company performance
* Strong employer pension contribution
* Opportunity for paid overtime
* Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available
* Flexible working arrangements welcomed
* Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared
parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility
testing/treatment support
* Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and
free car parking
* Healthcare Cash Plan, providing support with everyday
healthcare expenses including optical, dental, health and
wellbeing

Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only
candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship without
limitations will be considered. Successful candidates will also
be required to complete the relevant security screening.

Please apply via the advert or contact Annabella at Eclectic
Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you
haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you
have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the
position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email
to discuss other potential opportunities.