Key Responsibilities
Power Electronics Design
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Design and develop power electronic circuits, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, inverters, and motor drives.
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Implement high-efficiency, compact, and cost-effective designs aligned with performance and safety standards.
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Select suitable components, balancing technical requirements with cost and availability.
Modelling & Simulation
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Use MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice to model and simulate power electronic systems.
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Conduct system-level simulations to predict both transient and steady-state behaviors.
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Develop and optimise digital control models, ensuring robust system stability and performance.
Design Verification & Validation
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Create and execute design verification plans aligned with engineering specifications.
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Collaborate with test engineers to validate prototypes, analyse results, and refine designs.
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Interpret test data to continuously improve product performance and reliability.
System Integration
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Work cross-functionally with mechanical, control, and embedded systems teams to ensure seamless integration into broader systems (e.g., motor drives, energy systems).
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Implement and fine-tune control algorithms to maximise overall system efficiency.
Documentation
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Prepare detailed technical documentation, including schematics, simulation reports, test results, and design justifications.
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Create user manuals and internal documentation to support ongoing product development and customer engagement.
Continuous Improvement
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Stay current with emerging trends in power electronics, semiconductors, and modelling tools.
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Apply new technologies and methods to enhance performance, reduce cost, and improve reliability of existing systems.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
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Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline, with emphasis on power electronics design and modelling.
Experience
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Hands-on experience designing and modelling inverters, converters, or motor drives.
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Strong foundation in circuit analysis and system-level power design.
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Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice for simulation and performance validation.
Key Skills
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In-depth knowledge of power converter topologies and control techniques.
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Strong analytical skills in circuit analysis, component selection, and feedback control.
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Experience with semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs and IGBTs.
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Understanding of digital control systems for power electronics applications.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with thermal management and EMC/EMI considerations in power electronic systems.
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Familiarity with magnetics design (e.g., inductors, transformers).
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Background in marine, aerospace, or defence industries, particularly involving high-reliability power systems.