Power Electronics Design Engineer required by growing IoT multinational in Wexford. You will get the opportunity to work on the design and optimization of digitally controlled power supply systems and in developing cutting-edge solutions for a wide range of applications within Industrial, IT, Household, Medical, Electro-mobility and Solar Applications.

A solid understanding of control theory is highly advantageous. If you have a passion for R&D, Technology, Power Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, this role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Digital Power supply design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Power Supply Design: Lead the design and development of advanced digitally controlled power supply systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements and industry standards
• Component Selection: Identify and select key components, such as semiconductors, transformers, and capacitors, to achieve optimal performance and efficiency
• Control Theory Application: Apply your knowledge of control theory to implement and fine-tune control algorithms for power supply systems, ensuring stable and precise operation
• Efficiency Optimization: Focus on maximizing power conversion efficiency while minimizing losses to deliver energy-efficient solutions
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Address EMC considerations to ensure that power supplies comply with electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards
• Safety Certification: Ensure that power supply designs meet relevant safety standards and work on obtaining necessary certifications
• Design-for-Manufacturing (DfM): Collaborate with manufacturing teams to design products that are optimized for efficient and cost-effective production
• Design-to-Cost (DtC): Work to meet cost targets while maintaining quality and performance standards
• Conduct FMEA assessments to identify potential failure modes and develop mitigation strategies
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during the design and testing phases
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in power electronics and bring innovative ideas to enhance product performance and features

REQUIREMENTS: 

• PhD or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.  A Bachelor’s Degree will be accepted if you have strong knowledge in Power Electronics, Maths and Physics
• Experience in Power Electronics or Power Supply Design
• Small signal analog electronics
• Good understanding of control theory and its application in power electronics
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in power supply design
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, SIMETRIX, FEMM)
• Experience working with electronic laboratory equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Autonomous and self-motivated