Baker and Baker Recruitment are representing a client in the Warwickshire region who are looking for a Chief Engineer - Electrical to join their team on a permanent basis.
JOB TITLE
Chief Engineer - Electrical
SALARY
£80,000 - £90,000
LOCATION
Leamington
EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will have a profound knowledge of power electronics and magnetics technology, ideally gained in power conversion (e.g. inverters, OBC, DC/DC, chargers etc) in at least two main sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy and/or marine, including the design of digital and mixed signal control and interface circuits.
Experience of power electronics design from concept through validation testing to volume production and field application
Very robust practical knowledge of the application of high voltage, high power switching power devices and power modules, particularly SiC, IGBT and GaN, gate drivers and device protection, double pulse and desat testing
Sound understanding of component failure mechanisms, validation test methodology and OEM / supplier requirements
Successful EMC submission (emissions, susceptibility and immunity) of products in at least one of the key sectors
Demonstrate familiarity with digital control schemes and motor operation for prevalent motor technologies (PM, AFM, IM, SR etc)
Experienced in the safe use of high power, high voltage test equipment such as high-power battery emulators, PSUs, power analysers, loads, motor test dynos etc within a dedicated high voltage development lab and EDU test facility, up to over 1MW and 1kVdc
Familiarity with major standards relating to electrical and functional safety, EMC and OEM requirements including insulation systems and creepage / clearance requirements
Strong expertise in thermal simulation and management for power electronics and electromagnetic systems
A strong technical reputation, good customer facing skills and cultural awareness when working with a wide range of global customers and suppliers. This is to be combined with an ability to lead technical training and mentoring of colleagues and customer engineers of differing abilities
A proven record of successfully planning, selling, leading and delivering large, multi-disciplinary product development projects
A methodical, structured approach to decision making and problem solving (DDR, 8D etc.)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
[Commercial] Manage multi person/cross functional projects to achieve budgeted margin and maintain an excellent relationship with customers, while mitigating technical and commercial risks
[Technical] Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design of power electronic solutions
[Technical] Propose innovative R&D projects to the CTO. Use and develop state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype power electronic systems, generating market leading solutions
[Quality process] Check and approve electronics designs to the relevant quality standards. Create and improve quality processes to ensure consistent and high-quality output
[Business development] Create scope of work, timing, resource and cost estimates in line with customer
RFQs. Develop and maintain strategic relationships to build revenue streams in your sector. Promote the company through technical and commercial forums, presenting at conferences and authoring white papers
[Mentoring] Taking an active role in the professional development of others within the function
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strive to continuously improve individual performance through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
Taking responsibility for your own continual development
Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
Acting as a role model for company values and professional standards
Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers
Communicating actively and effectively internally and externally
Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
Being fully aware of and actively complying with company policies and procedures
Reference ID: 653755
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