Location: Leamington Spa

Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specializing in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace and defense OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.

You’ll be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of sustainable technology, within a refreshing, team-focused, rewarding culture and a 4½ day standard working week. Engineers are our priority, and development of their technical skills and business experience is our working goal. The systems we develop range from 1 Watt to mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water and enabling our global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, carry on reading and apply below.

What you will need

Profound knowledge of power electronics and magnetics technology, ideally gained in power conversion (e.g.
inverters, OBC, DC/DC, chargers etc) in at least two main sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial
vehicle, defence, clean energy and/or marine, including the design of digital and mixed signal control and interface
circuits
• Experience of power electronics design from concept through validation testing to volume production and field
application
• Very robust practical knowledge of the application of high voltage, high power switching power devices and power
modules, particularly SiC, IGBT and GaN, gate drivers and device protection, double pulse and desat testing
• Sound understanding of component failure mechanisms, validation test methodology and OEM / supplier
requirements
• Successful EMC submission (emissions, susceptibility and immunity) of products in at least one of the key sectors
• Demonstrate familiarity with digital control schemes and motor operation for prevalent motor technologies (PM,
AFM, IM, SR etc)
• Experienced in the safe use of high power, high voltage test equipment such as high-power battery emulators,
PSUs, power analysers, loads, motor test dynos etc within a dedicated high voltage development lab and EDU test
facility, up to over 1MW and 1kVdc
• Familiarity with major standards relating to electrical and functional safety, EMC and OEM requirements including
insulation systems and creepage / clearance requirements
• Strong expertise in thermal simulation and management for power electronics and electromagnetic systems
• A strong technical reputation, good customer facing skills and cultural awareness when working with a wide range
of global customers and suppliers. This is to be combined with an ability to lead technical training and mentoring
of colleagues and customer engineers of differing abilities
• A proven record of successfully planning, selling, leading and delivering large, multi-disciplinary product
development projects
• A methodical, structured approach to decision making and problem solving (DDR, 8D etc.)

What we can offer

• An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with
• A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients
• A competitive salary and benefits package which recognises your exceptional value to our business.

These include:

• • Royal London pension (salary sacrifice)
  • Health insurance (after probation period)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Flexible start and finish time
  • EV car scheme (after probation period)
  • Half day working on Fridays
  • Hybrid working arrangement – minimum 3 days in the office

Key Responsibilities

• [Commercial] Manage multi person/cross functional projects to achieve budgeted margin and maintain an
  excellent relationship with customers, while mitigating technical and commercial risks
• [Technical] Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design of power electronic solutions within
  DSD
•  [Technical] Propose innovative R&D projects to the CTO. Use and develop state of the art simulation
  techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype power electronic systems, generating
  market leading solutions
• [Quality process] Check and approve electronics designs to the relevant quality standards. Create and
  improve quality processes to ensure consistent and high-quality output
• [Business development] Create scope of work, timing, resource and cost estimates in line with customer
  RFQs. Develop and maintain strategic relationships to build revenue streams in your sector. Promote DSD
  through technical and commercial forums, presenting at conferences and authoring white papers
• [Mentoring] Taking an active role in the professional development of others within the function

General Responsibilities

• Strive to continuously improve individual performance through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
• Taking responsibility for your own continual development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
• Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
• Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of
  DSD
• Communicating actively and effectively internally and externally
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
• Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
• Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD!

DSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes all applications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.