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Job Family: Research & Development

Req ID: 420833

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Siemens Digital Industries Motion Control business has a clear target to be undisputed number #1 in our market and we are well on the way to achieving this.

One of the critical portfolio products we design, and manufacture are power electronic converter systems known as variable speed drives, with a power range from a few hundred Watts up to 10s of Kilowatts and voltage ranges of 200-690V. These products not only help our customers better control and digitalise their machines, but they can also help improve their carbon footprint and energy efficiency.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Power Electronics Innovation Engineer within our UK Power Electronics Technology & Innovation group based within Siemens Congleton R&D and part of Competence Centre for Power Electronics department.

The successful person will work as part of an international innovation team based between UK & Germany with the responsibility to develop the latest range of power electronic technology and ideas which can ultimately be integrated into future products.

This position will be based at our flagship DI MC site Siemens Congleton with occasional travel to our satellite site in Newport and our HQ in Germany as well as UK partner universities and research centres.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a person who is passionate about innovation and power electronics in the context of drive for electrification, energy savings, digitalization, sustainability & others; natural curiosity to seek out new ways of doing things; be able to articulate project goals based on business or customer requirements; can think creatively and not afraid to try new ideas even if they may be unsuccessful and continuously open to learning and growing as a person and be able to inspire and influence others.

Are you ready to change the future with us?

Your key tasks could include:

• Design of novel innovated power electronics technologies which can bring benefits for example in technical performance or new cost benchmarks.

• Driving topics in power electronics/ assembly and construction techniques

• Design, prototype and test ideas using both simulations and prototypes in an agile way.

• Early adoption of new technologies and methodologies to deliver solutions in a timely manner.

• Hands-on design prototyping and debugging

• Product verification testing and applying international standards.

• Knowledge and experience of designing for EMC/ESD

• Digital modelling and simulation of Power Electronics

• Networking with universities; UK technical institutes to leverage knowledge and experience.

Competencies and skills you bring in:

• Previous experience of working with power electronics hardware e.g. for converters

• Track record of innovation, diverse thinking and creative problem solving

• Being curious and willing to continuously improve knowledge

• Excellent collaborator with the ability to work with multi-site international teams.

• Show initiative, organise your work, take ownership of your tasks.

• Capability to challenge the status quo and sell your ideas to others.

• Not being afraid to fail but will learn from the experience and try again.

• Knowledge of German would be a bonus but is not essential.

This role could suit someone with a master’s degree or a PHD as well as someone with several years’ experience, who is looking for a new challenge with the skills and vision to build a better tomorrow based on innovative power electronic technologies. As a minimum you should hold an electrical and electronics degree or equivalent and be able to demonstrate your passion for power electronics.

What can we offer:

It’s incredibly important that our people experience a great working environment, and we take pride in having a friendly, helpful, and engaging culture. We appreciate that development and training is important and that’s why we have a supportive environment which invests in our employee’s growth.

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance.

• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements.

• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.

• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.