Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer / Expert required for key role with growing IoT multinational with operations in Ireland (Wexford & Cork) and other global locations. You will play an instrumental role in designing and optimizing 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.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy sharing their knowledge with teaching abilities and possess a mentorship mindset as there is potential for this role to evolve into a technical team management position.

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
• Extensive experience in Power Electronics and Power Supply Design
• Small signal analog electronics
• Strong understanding of control theory and its application in power electronics
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in power supply design
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation techniques
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, SIMETRIX, FEMM)
• Electronic laboratory equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Autonomous and self-motivated