Power Electronics Team Lead NEW

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

This is a team lead role within the UK Converter System group to provide leadership to the Converter Power Electronics team within the Wind Power Technology division. The role is created to ensure business continuity. The position is critical for leading a team of power electronics engineers and hardware design engineers, ensuring the ongoing development and operational stability of Siemens Energy’s Inverter Module area.

To meet these objectives, this role is structured around three core areas:

• Team leadership and development.
• Technical oversight of the product design life cycle.
• Operational process management.

This structure ensures the team is effectively guided, delivers high-quality technical solutions, and adheres to established engineering standards and project timelines.

Given the focus on leading a specialised engineering team, the ideal candidate will possess significant experience in leading a team of engineers focussing on designing Power Modules (Inverter stacks), incl. Control circuits, etc. Experience in managing suppliers and creating strategic long-term partnerships is also essential. A relevant degree in engineering is an essential requirement for success.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professional electronics and power electronic design engineers, setting clear goals and managing performance.
• Manage team resource allocation and project assignments to ensure operational targets and project milestones are met.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, facilitating regular communication and knowledge sharing.
• Act as the primary interface between the team and other departments, including project management and senior leadership.
• In close cooperation with lead experts, provide technical direction and oversight for the design, development, and validation of converter power electronics.
• Ensure a strong setup for managing, reviewing, and approving key technical deliverables, including design specifications, schematics, and test reports, to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Be involved in the design detail when required, acting as design support.
• Ensure the team’s adherence to all organizational policies, engineering practices, and safety procedures.
• Monitor team activities and project progress, providing regular status reports to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline development processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the strategic planning for the UK Converter System group and be a strong partner for the head of department in developing and creating a strong integrated team across the two UK locations in Keele and Glasgow.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in power electronics and product design engineering, particularly in power module design.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory, team lead, or project management capacity, managing professional-level engineers or key tasks to a successful conclusion.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy.
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality.
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.
• Flexible working hours as well as home-office.
• Employer-funded pension.
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable).
• Local benefits such as subsidised lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts, and much more.