ESCO Maritime Solutions
Power Systems Engineer
Rugeley
Posted 21 days ago
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Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Power Electronics Design
- Design and develop power electronic circuits, including:
- DC-DC converters
- AC-DC rectifiers
- Inverters
- Motor drives
- Apply industry best practices to design high-efficiency, compact, and reliable power systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and cost targets.
- Perform component selection for power electronic circuits, balancing technical and commercial constraints.
Modelling & Simulation
- Use MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice to model and simulate power electronic systems and validate their performance.
- Create system-level simulations to predict behaviour under various operational conditions, including:
- Transient and steady-state performance
- Develop digital control models for power electronics systems, focusing on:
- Feedback loops
- Stability
- Performance optimisation
Design Verification & Validation
- Develop and execute design verification plans to ensure systems meet design specifications.
- Collaborate with test engineers to validate design performance through hardware testing:
- Compare results with simulation models
- Make necessary design adjustments
- Analyse test data and refine models or designs to improve overall system performance.
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System Integration
- Work closely with multifunctional teams to integrate power electronics into larger systems such as:
- Motor drives
- Pumps
- Energy management systems
- Ensure seamless integration of control algorithms with power electronics hardware, optimising system efficiency and stability.
Design Documentation
- Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation, including:
- Circuit diagrams
- Simulation results
- Technical reports
- Develop and maintain:
- Specifications sheets
- Design justifications
- User manuals for internal and customer use
Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with the latest power electronics, semiconductor devices, and modelling tool advances, applying them to improve designs.
- Identify opportunities for:
- Performance improvements
- Cost reductions in existing designs
- Latest technology trends application
Qualifications / Skills Required
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field, with a focus on power electronics design and modelling.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in the design and modelling of power electronic systems:
- Inverters
- Converters
- Motor drives
- Strong background in:
- System-level design
- Circuit analysis
- Proven ability to work with:
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- LTspice for modelling and simulation of power electronics circuits
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Skills
- Expertise in power electronics design, specifically high-efficiency power converters and control systems.
- Proficiency in:
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- LTspice for design and performance validation
- Strong analytical skills in:
- Circuit analysis
- Power device selection
- Knowledge of control algorithms for power electronics systems, including:
- Digital control
- Familiarity with semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs) and their applications in:
- Power electronics design
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in:
- Thermal management
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations for power electronics designs
- Familiarity with:
- Magnetic components design (inductors, transformers used in power systems)
- Experience working in industries:
- Marine
- Aerospace
- Defence (specifically in power electronics for high-reliability systems).
Note:
All candidates must meet security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For national security reasons, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
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Skills
Power Electronics Design
MATLAB
Simulink
LTspice
Circuit Analysis
Control Algorithms
Digital Control
Component Selection
System Integration
Design Verification
Simulation
High-Efficiency Power Converters
Thermal Management
EMC Considerations
Magnetic Components Design
Testing
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