Principal / Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Are you an experienced Power Electronics Engineer looking for an opportunity to shape next-generation electrification technology whilst developing into a future engineering leader?

At Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), you'll play a key role in developing industry-leading rare earth-free electric motor drive systems that are helping to transform the future of sustainable transport and industrial electrification.

About the Role...

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, you'll provide technical expertise across the power electronics, motor drives and electrified powertrain systems department, supporting the development and delivery of innovative products for customers worldwide.

As a Principal / Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you'll be recognised as a technical specialist within the business, ultimately aiming to lead the development of current and future power electronic drive systems whilst working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing, Programme Management, Test and Commercial teams.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop into a future leadership position. As AEM continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to mentor engineers, support capability development and play an active role in shaping the future of the Power Electronics function. For the right individual, there is a clear career pathway, allowing you to combine technical excellence with team leadership as the business expands.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing product direction and helping to develop both technology and people.

Why Join AEM?

As a growing technology business, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on our products, customers and future direction.

Unlike larger organisations where responsibilities are often confined to a particular discipline, this role offers exposure across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through to validation, customer delivery and future product innovation.

You'll work with cutting-edge electrification technology, collaborate with experts across multiple engineering disciplines and contribute to products that are helping customers reduce reliance on rare earth materials and build a more sustainable future.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help shape both our technology roadmap and the future capability of a growing engineering team.

About Us...

Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from Newcastle University, AEM develops sustainable electric motor technology that helps manufacturers reduce their reliance on rare earth materials without compromising performance.

Our award-winning technology is being utilised across a range of global applications, helping industries transition towards cleaner, more sustainable electrification solutions.

At AEM, we're ambitious, innovative and driven by purpose. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas can shape the future of technology, you'll fit right in.

What Will You Do...

• Lead the technical development of power electronics systems for current and next-generation AEM products.


• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across power electronics, motor drives and electrified powertrain systems.


• Support the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring technical milestones and customer requirements are achieved.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, manufacturable and cost-effective solutions.


• Review and refine engineering requirements, specifications and design outputs.


• Support product verification, validation and testing activities, including analysis of test data and reporting of results.


• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and external partners, acting as a key technical contact.


• Mentor and coach engineers, supporting capability development across the business.


• Support future team growth through knowledge sharing, succession planning and technical leadership.


• Drive innovation and contribute to future product roadmap activities.


• Identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and sustainability across products and processes.

What Are We Looking For...

Experience Required:

• Significant industrial experience in power electronics development within automotive, electric vehicle, motorsport, aerospace, rail, industrial drive systems or similar sectors.


• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of power electronics, electrical machines and drive systems.


• Experience developing products from concept through to production.


• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Experience supporting customer-facing projects and managing technical stakeholders.


• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and influence engineering decisions.


• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the development of engineers would be highly advantageous.

Skills & Attributes Required:

• Strong technical leadership capability.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.


• Collaborative and supportive approach to developing others.


• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.


• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Education / Qualifications Required:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics or a related discipline.


• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards professional accreditation, would be advantageous.


• Evidence of continued professional development within power electronics, electrification or related technologies.

What You Will Earn & Work:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


• Full-time, permanent position.


• Flexible working arrangements available.


• You will be based at our Washington, Tyne & Wear facility.

Benefits Include:

• Private healthcare, critical illness and death-in-service cover.


• Competitive pension contributions.


• EV salary sacrifice scheme with FREE onsite charging.


• Bike to work scheme through salary sacrifice.


• Enhanced family leave.


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.


• Paid Volunteering Leave.


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


• Free tea & coffee.

Before Applying...

Please ensure your CV contains accurate employment dates and details of your relevant experience.

We'd love you to include a cover letter outlining your technical expertise, leadership experience and future career aspirations.

If this role excites you, and you're ready to help shape the future of sustainable electrification whilst developing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you!