Power Electronics Research Manager / Senior Manager

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be directly involved in early-stage research projects, working with academic institutions, suppliers, customers, and partners to deliver proof of concept designs.

Key Responsibilities:

. Continuously monitor market trends and industry research to define the research strategy and product roadmap.

. Drive the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring the engineering team has the technical direction and support required to deliver industry leading proof of concept designs within target timelines.

. Lead and mentor a group of engineers, supporting career development with goal setting and regular check-ins.

. Identify the skills needed in the team and help with recruitment of suitable engineers.

. Prioritise projects and allocate engineering resource.

. Work with a commitment to continuous improvement, transparency and technical expertise.

. Review designs and documentation, using technical experience to guide projects to success.

. Work as a hands-on individual contributor, researching key topics and delivering designs and documentation.

. Manage the delivery of collaboration projects with internal teams, suppliers, customers and research institutions.

Requirements:

. PhD or Master's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.

. 8+ years experience in power electronics research, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team-lead role.

. Strong understanding of electronics hardware design, common power electronics architectures and control.

. Experience with architecture drawings, electronic schematics, component datasheets and PCB layout drawings.

. Knowledge of embedded software (C/C++) and coding practices is preferred.

. Hands-on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.

. Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices, magnetics design, EMI, and thermal management.

. Expertise in using simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, Python, etc).

. Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.

. Experience planning projects, allocating engineering resource and project status reporting.

. Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.

EA Personnel Registration No: R1106329

EA License No: 12C6254