Power Electronics Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£50,000 – £65,000 pa

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£50,000 – £65,000 pa

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30 Mar 2026 (2 weeks ago)
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Power Electronics Engineer

East Sussex (Hybrid - 2 days from home)

Up to £65,000 + Benefits

KO2's client, a world leader in their specialist field, is seeking a talented Power Electronics Engineer to join their established and highly respected engineering team in East Sussex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative, high-performance technology within a globally recognised organisation that combines technical excellence with long-term stability and growth.

The Role

As a Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of advanced power conversion and control systems. Working across the full product lifecycle, you'll contribute to new product development as well as ongoing improvements to existing platforms.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver robust, efficient, and high-reliability solutions.

Hybrid working is available, with two days per week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop power electronic circuits and systems (AC-DC, DC-DC, inverters, converters)

Perform simulation, modelling, and analysis of power stages

Component selection including magnetics, semiconductors, and control devices

Support PCB layout, thermal management, and EMC compliance

Develop and validate control strategies for power conversion systems

Conduct testing, validation, and fault-finding at system level

Support transition from design through to manufacturingAbout You

Degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline

Strong experience in power electronics design and development

Knowledge of SMPS, converters, inverters, and high-efficiency power systems

Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink or similar)

Understanding of thermal design, magnetics, and EMC considerations

Hands-on lab testing and debugging experienceWhat's on Offer

Salary up to £65,000

Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work for a recognised global leader

Long-term career progression and technical developmentThis role would suit a motivated Power Electronics Engineer looking to work on technically challenging products within a market-leading organisation.

To apply, contact KO2 Recruitment with your latest CV

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