Rolls-Royce
ElectricalEngineer-PowerElectronics
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“Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Power electronics, Electrification strategies, Low carbon strategies. Act as technical PoC for power electronic systems. Develop optimum power electronic solutions”
Industry & Context.
Research application issues; Seek solutions/information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of experience in development, design, implementation and verification of power electronic systems, Working knowledge of domain plant and platform interfaces, component technology and behaviour during normal and abnormal operation, verification vehicles, electrical design, system architecture, development process constraints, Appreciation of power dense rotating electrical machines and battery energy storage systems, Direct experience of modelling and simulation tools for designing and developing power electronic conversion systems operating within a multi-converter electrical power system, University degree, higher degree or equivalent, Good time management skills, Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities, Working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists, Able to research application issues and products, Able to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries, Able to train people to improve capability of the business, Deliver training material where required
Nice to Have
Demonstrable experience of PCB design using Altium, Demonstrable experience of PCB design using Cadence
What You'll Do.
Act as technical PoC for power electronic systems
Develop optimum power electronic solutions
Consider characteristics and requirements of energy sources and
Consider power quality
EMC and protection aspects
Consider interaction of constituent parts
Take full ownership of specific solutions and approaches
Satisfy associated requirements
Present power electronic solutions at design review gates
Interface with internal and external customers
Drive new and innovative approaches
Improve on existing traditional methods
Capture intellectual property
Direct longer term research activities
Mentor younger power electronics engineers
Ensure optimum system solution
Keep watching brief on latest developments
Ensure Rolls-Royce maintains competitive edge
Liaise with international power electronics community
Support development of common standards and design guidelines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Wider power electronics team; Multidisciplinary team; Energetic team; International community; Global community
Communication Scope
Presenting solutions
Process & Methodology
Development process constraints
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Power Electronics Engineer** **Full time** **Derby / Bristol / Hybrid** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join Rolls-Royce. In this role, the chosen candidate will operate within a wider power electronics team to deliver cutting edge power electronic solutions to support the growing electrification and low carbon strategies of Rolls-Royce. The role will be involved in the delivery of complex power electronic based conversion systems that allow the conditioning and control of electrical power for a number of differing applications that vary in rating from 10’s of kW up to 1MW. The chosen candidate will be an experienced individual and will be able to take full ownership of their solutions from concept, through design and onto the testing and commissioning phases of each exciting project they are involved with. **Why Rolls-Royce?** Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. **What we offer** We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the o
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