Power Electronics Engineer

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo Automotive and Industrial (A&I), a member of WSP, is a global engineering services partner for clean and efficient integrated propulsion and energy systems. With over 100 years of experience at the forefront of transport and energy innovation, we deliver solutions to complex challenges, enabling customers across global transport and energy sectors to achieve a sustainable zero-carbon future.

About the role

Utilizing state-of-the-art tools, design, develop, and test power electronics products for future electrified systems, including AC/DC chargers, DC/DC converters, inverters, EMI filters, bus bar specifications, and all related internal components.

• PCBA Circuit Simulation, Schematics, Layout, and Design Review experience
• Work collaboratively with the Systems, Software/Controls, and Mechanical teams to ensure successful product development
• Decompose system-level requirements to drive component-level design requirements
• Work on a modular and scalable architecture that can be applied across LV and HV electrified systems
• Responsible for the specification, design, development, testing, and validation of power electronics for global electrified applications, including bespoke designs, upgrades of existing designs, and applications engineering
• Utilize individual and group design, drawing, specification, and code reviews to demonstrate and drive robust technical fundamentals to optimize system performance, quality, DFM/DFA, and cost
• Conduct root cause analysis and support troubleshooting in multiple formats (e.g., 8D)
• Review existing components and system designs to determine adequacy for multiple applications or identify opportunities for improved performance
• Apply creativity and innovative ideas to complex system and component challenges
• Understand global industry standards and trends to provide the latest technology solutions
• Leverage extensive product development assets, including team members, test labs, and expert capabilities, to deliver best-in-class performance, usability, and quality
• Work collaboratively across the North American and Global Ricardo group for international clients
• Serve as a recognized expert and lead contributor, providing guidance and support to others
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5-6 years’ relevant experience in high-voltage power electronics design, development, and testing – including DC/AC Inverters, DC/DC Converters, On-Board Chargers, and Power Distribution in Automotive, On/Off-Highway, Motorsports, or Stationary applications
• Strong communication, client awareness, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan tasks and manage resources, effort, duration, and costs
• Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Highly motivated, self-starter who works effectively with others
• Experience working with 48V, 400V, and >800V voltage levels and component selections
• Hands-on experience in power electronics hardware development, including design, debugging, and validation of:
  • Semiconductor switching waveforms, loss modeling, and thermal management
  • Magnetic components
  • Protection devices and safety issues
  • Printed circuit board layout, interconnection, packaging, EMC, and EMI
  • Circuit simulation and computer-aided design tools (CAD)
  • PCB bring-up, bench-test, and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field
• Fundamental understanding of switched-mode power conversion as applied to DC and AC circuits and systems
• Knowledgeable in IGBT, Si/SiC, and GaN MOSFET technology and selection
• Working knowledge of IGBT/MOSFET gate drive circuits
• Experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware design
• Knowledge of feedback control and stability
• Experience with schematic capture (Altium preferred) and simulation tools (PLECS) for power electronics
• Experience in PCB layout for power electronics (Altium preferred), including minimal stray inductance and EMC/EMI optimization
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Reliability (DFR), DFMEA, and fault trees

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options
• Support for physical and mental health
• Comprehensive remuneration and benefits package reflecting your value

Work Environment

You will be warmly welcomed into a workplace where every voice matters. We embrace diverse thinkers and doers, fostering a culture of inclusion. We support you in finding your place and encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through innovative projects. Your contributions will help deliver solutions that support communities globally in becoming safer and more sustainable.