Senior Electronic Engineer - Gateshead : Salary £35k- £45k

Company
Our client, who enjoys the reputation as a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electric motor control systems for battery powered vehicles, is looking to expand its engineering workforce due to new product development activities.

Role
This is a senior engineering role within the organisation and, as the per requirements, you must have experience of the following
? Lead engineer for circuit design
? Design and development of power electronic controls including power supplies and motor controllers
? Product design from concept to production
? Assist senior managers in defining the company technology roadmap
? Work with project managers to ensure timely delivery of products to market
? Design of main power circuit, gate drive and current feedback
? Supervise engineers and technicians
? Work to company quality standards

Candidate skills
Essential
? Design and development experience using power MOSFETs or IGBTs
? Design and development of power electronics for applications of more than 100W.
? Design and test of power electronic products to meet EMC standards
? Thermal design of electronic equipment rated at more than 100W
? Familiar with requirements of UL and CE marking

Desirable
? Variable speed motor drives
? Design of off line mains voltage switching power supplies
? Precision analogue circuits
? Microprocessor control

Additionally you must also have the following Personal attributes
? Excellent communication skills and able to deal with all levels of the organisation
? Must be a team player and also able to work alone with minimum guidance
? Structured individual with good problem solving skills

And the following Qualifications/Experience
? PhD or BEng/BSc in electrical or electronic engineering
? Minimum 5 years relevant experience

Package
On offer are fantastic terms of employment for permanent staff including:
? Salary of £35k to £45k depending on skills and experience
? Final salary pension
? Life insurance
? 37 hour working week with flexi-time working,
? Early finish on Fridays,
? 25 days per year paid holiday
? A pleasant working environment
? Company gym on site
? Ample parking
? Possible relocation assistance

Please ensure that any candidates must posses the ?must have` skills. It is not sufficient to only have the ?desirable` skills.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

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