Senior System Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £62,000 / year • 1h ago

Senior System Design Engineer
£50,000-£62,000 + Healthcare + Progression + Sponsorship + Holiday + Life Insurance + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Senior System Design Engineer looking to apply cutting-edge AI and power electronics expertise in a role where you will directly influence next-generation converter technologies?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative engineering environment focused on the design, development and optimisation of advanced power electronics systems across electric vehicles, rail and renewable energy sectors. You will play a key role across the full system lifecycle including concept design, simulation, integration and testing.

You will be responsible for driving system-level design of converter technologies, contributing to technical strategy, and ensuring high-quality delivery of prototype development projects. The role will also involve collaboration with suppliers, customers and research partners, offering strong exposure to emerging technologies and market trends.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in power electronics system design, alongside practical application of AI or generative AI within engineering processes. You will be confident working across converter topologies, simulation tools and system integration, while demonstrating strong communication and coordination skills.

The Role:

System design and simulation of power electronics converters
Prototype development, integration and testing activities
Define technical specifications and system interfaces
Research and report on emerging technologies and market trends
Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal teams

The Person

Degree or PhD in Power Electronics or related field
Strong experience with converter design (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC)
Experience with IGBT or SiC MOSFET technologies (1200V+)
Knowledge of simulation tools such as Matlab, Plecs or Ansys
Exposure to AI or generative AI within engineering applications

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