Job Details
EB5588 Power Engineer
Location: Rugeley, South Staffordshire
Salary: Negotiable (Dependant on experience)
Forces Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Power Engineer to support the design, manufacture and supply of novel power dense static converters and motors. The Power Engineer will be responsible for delivering robust and cost-effective power electronic solutions to a range of niche applications such as submarine power systems, high integrity power supplies, naval propulsion and specialist industrial drive systems. There will be involvement in all stages of the engineering lifecycle; from concept through to verification and validation of production systems.
Applications from ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- To perform a wide range of engineering work covering all stages of the project from bid to delivery
- To plan and conduct engineering tasks requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of designs or design techniques to meet the agreed requirements
- To be accountable for the technical performance of the product
- To work closely with senior team members to plan and co-ordinate the project
- To coordinate technical activities within the team
- To be the primary technical point of contact with the customer
- To contribute to project meetings and to deliver detailed technical and progress reports
- To keep up to date with the state of the art in the chosen area by attending seminars and studying the technical literature
- Support other activities in the business such as business improvement initiatives
Experience:
- Experience using design/simulation tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience in the field of power electronics
- A proven track record of product design and test in a relevant environment
- Broad knowledge of other areas of engineering (e.g. systems, mechanical, motors, etc.)
- Good knowledge of best practice design lifecycle process; gated design phases, design reviews etc.
- Experience in the ‘live’ testing of low voltage (i.e. <1000) electronic or electrical equipment
Skills:
- Power electronics skills
- Good in front of customers; willing and able to make presentations
- Skills in testing of low voltage (i.e. <1000) electronic or electrical equipment
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related discipline
- Security clearance without restrictions would be desirable
Salary: Negotiable (Dependant on experience)
Benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, Dental Plan and more
This job is no longer available for new applications.
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