Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer – SiC, GaN and Solid-State Transformers Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Up to £62,000 + relocation paid KO2's client is a fast-growing technology company developing high-voltage server systems for quantum analytics. They're expanding their hardware team and are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer with wide-bandgap experience to help design their next generation of high-power conversion systems. You'll design and develop high-power conversion systems rated at 10 kW and above, covering AC-AC, DC-DC and DC-AC platforms. Your work will span simulation and modelling, prototyping, testing and validation, through to supporting certification. The role focuses on wide-bandgap technology. You'll work with medium- and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices, and you'll help develop solid-state transformer (SST) architectures. You'll have a central part in shaping the company's power hardware as it grows. Key responsibilities Design high-power converters using MV/HV SiC and GaN switching devicesDevelop solid-state transformer (SST) architectures, or take a leading part in themModel and simulate converter designs in PLECS or similar, and use PCB CAD tools such as CADSTARCarry out functional, thermal and electrical testing of prototypesRun EMC and power compliance testing, and design in fixes for any issues foundWrite technical documentation and safety files to support approvals and certification Essential skills and experience Hands-on design experience with medium- or high-voltage SiC power devicesPractical experience designing with GaN devicesExperience of solid-state transformers, or the ability to take on SST design. This could come from related high-frequency isolated conversion work such as DAB or resonant convertersA strong background in power electronics design, control methods and system simulationExperience of analogue and digital circuit developmentA good understanding of switching devices, gate drive, thermal design and magneticsAn understanding of embedded control and EMC behaviour in high-power systems Desirable experience High-power product development in energy, grid, industrial or data-centre applicationsExperience of high-frequency transformer and magnetics design for isolated convertersKnowledge of insulation coordination and safety standards for MV/HV equipment What's on offer A salary of up to £62,500Full visa sponsorship for the right candidateThe chance to work on advanced wide-bandgap and SST technologyA key role in a fast-growing company, with real influence over its hardware How to apply Send your up-to-date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.