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Posted 05 August, 2026

Electronics Engineer - DC/DC

Ampere Recruitment
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Electronics Engineer - DC/DC

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Our client, a high-performing global business built on customer focus, flexibility, and integrity, is looking for a capable Electronics Engineer to join their team.

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Role Overview

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You'll support the design, integration, and lifecycle management of electronic systems, with a particular focus on incorporating AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies into complete system solutions — covering everything from schematic design through to manufacturing transfer and field support.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Own the electronic design lifecycle: schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, verification, and transfer to manufacturing
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  • Integrate AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies into larger systems, defining power architecture, distribution, protection, and grounding
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  • Validate analogue control/monitoring signals (voltage/current setpoints, feedback loops, sensing, signal conditioning) and interface with digital control systems
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  • Support communication via protocols such as PMBus, CANopen, Modbus, and SCPI
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  • Perform system-level analysis (efficiency, stability, thermal, fault conditions) and support EMC pre-compliance testing
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  • Conduct prototype bring-up, debugging, and fault-finding to component level
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  • Produce technical documentation and support manufacturing introduction (DFM) and field issue resolution
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  • Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers
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Requirements

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  • Degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent experience)
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  • Strong analogue/digital electronics background, with experience integrating AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies at system level
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  • Full product lifecycle experience, concept through manufacturing
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  • Working knowledge of protocols such as PMBus, CANopen, Modbus, SCPI
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  • Understanding of power conversion topologies, EMC, and thermal management
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  • Strong fault-finding skills and lab equipment proficiency (oscilloscopes, power analysers, electronic loads)
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  • 3–7 years' relevant industrial electronics experience
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Desirable

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  • Closed-loop control/PID knowledge, embedded systems exposure, telemetry/diagnostics experience, or familiarity with certification standards (CE, UL, IEC)
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How to Apply

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Ampere Recruitment specialises in power electronics recruitment. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV along with your current contact information, and we'll be in touch to discuss the role further.