Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Octagon Group
Newtown, Cymru / Wales, SY16 1AQ, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Seniority
Lead
Posted
7 Feb 2026 (3 months ago)

NEW PRINCIPAL POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER IN NEWTOWN

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join our Design Team in Newtown. This is a senior, consultative role where you will support engineers and project teams through the research, development and delivery of advanced power electronics solutions.

You will play a key role in shaping future technologies, influencing design direction, and providing technical leadership across high-impact projects within a collaborative R&D environment.

Job requirements of the Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Andover:

* Research and product development of advanced power electronics systems.

* Design and development of analogue, digital and power electronic circuits and systems for power electronics and industrial automation applications.

* Design of critical power components, along with supporting design procedures and tools.

* Translating business and product requirements into clear technical specifications in collaboration with product management and divisional power leads.

* Leading and participating in product design reviews, with thorough technical documentation for peer review and record keeping.

* To design and implement power conversion solutions, including analogue and digital circuits.

Requirements as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Newtown:

* Expert knowledge of power electronic devices, topologies and control systems.

* Master's Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics with 5 years as an Engineer.

* Hands-on experience building prototypes, system experimentation and bench testing

If you are interested in this Principal Power Electronics Engineer job in Newtown then APPLY NOW

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