HV power Design Engineer

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the design and development of high voltage power supplies, power conversion systems and associated electronic subsystems.

• Taking engineering projects from customer requirement and concept through detailed design, prototype build, verification, production introduction and support.

• Producing specifications, schematics, calculations, design records, bills of materials, test evidence and technical reports.

• Using schematic capture, PCB layout and simulation tools, including KiCAD or comparable professional design packages.

• Defining and carrying out safe test, validation, commissioning and fault-finding activities on high voltage equipment.

• Providing senior technical input to design reviews, customer discussions, quotations, investigations and controlled design changes.

• Mentoring colleagues, supporting production and working closely with Quality, Operations, Procurement, Sales, customers and suppliers.

What we’re looking for

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or a closely related discipline.

• Substantial experience in high voltage power supply or power electronics design.

• Strong understanding of converter topologies, magnetics, insulation, layout, component selection and safe working principles.

• Proven experience taking designs through development, prototype testing, validation and introduction to manufacture.

• Ability to diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults and turn findings into practical engineering solutions.

• Clear communication skills, strong documentation standards and the confidence to lead technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

• A practical, methodical and safety-conscious approach, with strong attention to detail and ownership of technical outcomes.

Desirable experience

• Switched-mode power supplies, high voltage DC-DC converters, IGBT or MOSFET power stages and gate-drive circuit design.

• EMC-conscious design, thermal management, creepage and clearance, insulation coordination and design for reliability.

• Microcontroller or embedded software experience.

• Experience in defence, aerospace, nuclear, medical, critical infrastructure or another regulated or high-reliability environment.

• Professional registration or progress towards IEng or CEng.