About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager - Power Systems & Drives to lead the development of our next-generation power electronics platforms.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for building and leading a high-performing engineering team focused on motor drive hardware, heater drive hardware, Active Power Factor Correction (APFC) power systems, power conversion technologies, and advanced power electronic devices.

You will lead a team of talented engineers and technical specialists, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, talent development, and execution excellence across multiple product programmes and technology platforms. Working closely with Product Development, Systems Engineering, Firmware, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, you will play a key role in defining the future power architecture of our products.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines deep power electronics expertise with a passion for building teams, developing talent, and delivering innovative technologies at scale.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Lead and Grow a World-Class Engineering Team

Build, lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing Power Systems & Drives engineering team.
Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent.
Establish clear technical career pathways and succession plans.
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive capability development across power electronics, motor drives, power conversion, and emerging semiconductor technologies.

Drive Technology and Product Strategy

Define and execute the technology roadmap for Power Systems & Drives platforms.
Guide the development of:

Motor drive hardware platforms
Heater drive and power control hardware
APFC power supplies
AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion systems
Power distribution and energy management solutions
Advanced power electronic technologies including SiC and GaN

Partner with Technology & Architecture leadership to establish scalable, reusable platform solutions.

Deliver Complex Engineering Programmes

Lead engineering execution across multiple product and technology development programmes.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to performance, quality, and reliability targets.
Manage technical risks, resource planning, prioritisation, and decision-making.
Drive engineering governance, design reviews, and technical milestone reviews.

Technical Leadership and Innovation

Provide strategic technical leadership on power electronics architecture and design.
Guide key technical decisions involving:

Motor drive topologies
Heater control architectures
Power conversion technologies
Semiconductor selection
Thermal management strategies
Reliability and compliance requirements

Sponsor innovation initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance performance, efficiency, and product competitiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Product Development, Systems, Firmware, Control Systems, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams.
Align technology development with business priorities and product roadmaps.
Engage suppliers, technology partners, and external engineering organisations where required.

Operational Excellence

Drive engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
Establish metrics and KPIs to improve quality, productivity, and predictability.
Champion Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Manufacturability (DfM), and Design for Testability (DfT).
Maintain compliance with global regulatory, safety, and EMC requirement

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

Experience

12+ years of experience in power electronics product development.
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex hardware development programmes.
Strong background in the design and development of:

Motor drive systems
Heater drive systems
APFC power supplies
AC-DC and DC-DC converters
High-power power electronics platforms

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a product development environment.

Technical Expertise

Deep understanding of power electronics architectures and topologies, including:

PFC, Flyback, LLC, Buck, Boost, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge

Strong knowledge of:

BLDC and PMSM motor drive systems
MOSFET, IGBT, SiC, and GaN technologies
EMI/EMC design and complianceThermal management and reliability engineering
Product safety and regulatory requirements

Experience leading products from concept through production and sustaining support.

Leadership Attributes

We Are Looking For a Leader Who

Inspires and develops high-performing engineering teams.
Balances technical depth with strategic thinking.
Makes sound decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.
Creates alignment across global and cross-functional stakeholders.
Builds a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Has the courage to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.

Why Join Us

Lead a critical engineering function shaping future product platforms.
Influence technology strategy and product architecture at a global level.
Work on cutting-edge motor drive, power electronics, and energy technologies.
Build and develop a highly capable engineering organisation.
Drive innovation that directly impacts millions of customers worldwide.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.