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