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Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Battery Chargers

Are you a Senior Power Electronics Engineer with strong experience in high-power design, looking to work on innovative battery charging systems?

Our client, a global leader in green energy tech, is expanding their specialist R&D team in Glasgow, Scotland. This is a hybrid role with a clear path to senior level and the chance to shape next-gen power solutions across sectors like robotics, defence, and industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer job are:

Design and develop single/three-phase high-power battery chargers for industrial use.
AC to DC power conversion for smart energy and automation systems.
Work with semiconductors, magnetics, and control theory to create efficient, robust design.
Use lab tools (oscilloscopes, dataloggers, CAD, MRP) for prototyping and testing.

Requirements for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer job are:

Senior level experience in power electronics design and control.
Expertise in LLC, phase-shift converters, active PFC, and high-power topologies.
Hands-on lab and simulation experience.
Industry background in defence, data centres, rail, or traction is a plus.
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar.

To apply for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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