Energy Research Lab has developed transformative patent-pending, breakthrough technology (devices combining hardware and software) that delivers ultra efficient power conversion and distribution.

They are leapfrogging all competition and bringing the archaic power architecture into the present day and readied for the future. This is nothing short of category defining with a myriad of benefits from cost savings, increased reliability and safety to a reduction in heat, CO2 emissions and electronic waste.

Due to growth within the company, they are looking to strengthen their Power Electronics offering and have multiple roles open between Senior and Principal Level.

Have you released the magic smoke…?

This role would suit someone who not only cares about the technical aspects of this area, but deeply cares about making the world a more sustainable and healthy place to live.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for either:

1x   Experienced Principle power electronics engineer. (10+ years design Experience)

• Very strong experience in SMPS design from clean sheet to production.
• Experience with the main topologies Buck, Boost, Flyback, Half bridge, Full bridge etc
• Ideally experience of resonant supplies such as LLC, PSFB etc
• Ideally experience of PFC at kW power.
• If not resonant design experience, Essential to have a strong understand of how resonant SMPS’s work.
• Experience of Digital SMPS Control
• Strong Experience design documentation, Design Reports, WCCA, FMEA, De-Rating Analysis, Test Specifications/plan’s etc
• Experience at high frequencies in the MHz
• Experience with designing custom magnetics.
• Ideally experience with Altium schematic capture and Layout.
• Must be very confident in a Lab, very familiar with test equipment and “not afraid to release the magic smoke”.

Personality

• Very comfortable leading and mentoring Junior to senior engineers.
• Good self awareness, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, without being arrogant.
• Strong team working skills
• Strong time management
• Ability to manage suppliers, build relationships and network.

Alternatively

2x   Experienced Senior power electronics engineer. (5+ years design Experience)

• Experience in SMPS design from clean sheet to production.
• Experience with the main topologies Buck, Boost, Flyback, Half bridge, Full bridge etc
• Understanding of resonant supplies such as LLC, PSFB etc
• Understanding of PFC at kW power.
• Understanding of Digital SMPS Control
• Strong Experience design documentation, Design Reports, WCCA, FMEA, De-Rating Analysis, Test Specifications/plan’s etc
• Understanding of at high frequencies in the MHz
• Ideally experience with Altium schematic capture and Layout.
• Must be very confident in a Lab, very familiar with test equipment and “not afraid to release the magic smoke”.

Personality

• Must be able to take instruction and know when to work a problem and when to ask for help.
• Good self awareness, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, without being arrogant.
• Strong team working skills
• Strong time management

Location

The technical team are based in a state-of-the-art lab in the Technology Park at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire.

With a growing team in Cranfield we’re committed to building a central location. Both locations available for anyone who wants to work from there.

We have bi-weekly team days where everyone meets face to face.

The package

• A competitive salary and performance related bonus

• Pension scheme

• The chance to help build a industry defining company at the forefront of technology and research.