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Principal Electronic Design Engineer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Electronic Design Engineer (Analogue Power Supply Design)
Location: Wakefield
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 DOE
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electronic Design Engineer to join our client's engineering team. This is a key technical leadership role, where you will be responsible for driving the design and development of advanced analogue power supply solutions across a range of challenging applications. As Principal Electronic Design Engineer you will take ownership of projects from concept through to production, mentoring and guiding junior engineers, while ensuring technical excellence and innovation in power electronics design.
Principal Electronic Design Engineer - Key Responsibilities - Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS
* Lead the design and development of analogue power supply circuits, including AC-DC and DC-DC converters, high-efficiency regulators, and custom power architectures.
* Provide technical direction and oversight across the full product lifecycle – from feasibility studies and schematic design, through simulation, PCB layout, prototyping, and testing.
* Ensure compliance with relevant safety, EMC, and regulatory standards.
* Conduct in-depth analysis, modelling, and optimisation for thermal, efficiency, and reliability performance.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, and systems engineering) to deliver integrated solutions.
* Act as a subject matter expert, supporting design reviews, customer engagements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Mentor and develop junior engineers, sharing expertise in analogue and power design.
Principal Electronic Design Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS
* Degree (or higher) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* Experience in analogue electronic design, with a proven track record in power supply development.
* Some knowledge of switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), linear regulators, and associated control topologies.
* Proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout principles, and relevant simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, PLECS).
* Solid understanding of EMC/EMI considerations, thermal management, and design for reliability.
* Experience leading projects and providing technical direction at a senior/principal level.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Principal Electronic Design Engineer - What we offer - Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS
* A leadership role in a technically exciting and innovative engineering environment.
* Opportunities to influence product strategy and shape next-generation designs.
* Professional growth through training, conferences, and career development support.
Principal Electronic Design Engineer, Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS
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