Career Opportunities with Invertek Drives

Invertek Drives is a fast-growing global organisation dedicated to the design and manufacture of market leading Variable Frequency Drives used in a wide variety of industrial applications.

Based at our global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Welshpool, we are looking for a talented Industrial Designer to join our Product Design & Innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity where you join a growing team within R&D and focus on solving complex problems through a user focussed outlook. Working across multiple product categories you will develop highly inventive, insight-led solutions that truly resonate with end users.

What you will be doing:

• Developing products that form the future direction of the company.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation through collaboration with colleagues across the business.
• Managing multiple projects from research through to commercially viable concept designs.
• Challenging the ordinary to create new and innovative designs.
• Using the latest in 3D printing technology to test and evaluate your designs.
• Inspiring others through a passion for design and excellence.
• Clearly presenting ideas to the senior leadership team.
• Delivering solutions in-line with the critical objectives of the company.

What we need from you:

• An undergraduate (and / or masters) degree in Industrial Design or Product Design with a minimum of five years industry experience.
• Strong industrial design skills with a proven track record of success.
• A natural flair to clearly communicate ideas with conviction.
• A portfolio showing an inventive nature and evidence of turning ideas from a sketch into commercially available product.
• Effective communication of ideas and the ability to present ideas to departments across the organisation.
• An ability to lead and inspire others, supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues in the department.
• An ability to effectively manage time whilst working to tight critical paths on multiple projects.
• A comprehensive understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of design applications including Solidworks and Solid Works Vizualize and Adobe CS.
• A creative thought process with a self-motivated drive to create excellent ideas.
• An adaptable, reliable character with the ability to easily engage with others.
• The ability to challenge conventional thinking, whilst working withing constraints and keeping ideas commercially viable.

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

As a fast growing global organisation, Invertek Drives is dedicated to developing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world – our renowned Optidrive product range.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint a range of design engineers and technicians to work as part of a highly motivated and progressive Innovation team to help develop the next generation range of products. Ideal candidates should have a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with experience and knowledge of AC variable speed drives.

Working as members of the Innovation team, roles for individuals with the following skills are available:

• Design, simulation and test of electronic and/or power electronics circuits
• Working with other team members to optimise mechanical designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Embedded software development for drives applications
• Ethernet-based communications software and hardware development
• PC software and Smartphone App development
• Development of product Test and Verification Systems
• Test and verification of products
• Good team working skills are essential

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

As a fast growing global organisation, Invertek Drives is dedicated to developing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world – our renowned Optidrive product range.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint a range of design engineers and technicians to work as part of a highly motivated and progressive Innovation team to help develop the next generation range of products. Ideal candidates should have a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with experience and knowledge of AC variable speed drives.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain cross platform (Windows, iOS, Android etc) applications through various stages of their lifecycle
• Develop a strong understanding of the systems we use and learn new technologies to help advance our applications
• Help define architecture, design patterns and frameworks to improve how we build applications

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong .NET / C# skills
• Experience with V-Cycle and Agile Development methodologies
• Experience with version control software
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong debugging skills
• Good communication and teamworking skills

Advantage to have:

• Experience working with WPF, XAML and the MVVM pattern
• Experience with Xamarin forms and/or .Net MAUI
• Familiarity with Serial, Ethernet, and Bluetooth communications

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

As a fast-growing global organisation, Invertek Drives is dedicated to developing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world – renowned Optidrive product range.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint an Embedded C Development Engineer, working as part of the Innovation team the role will include, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Development of Embedded Industrial communication interface modules; concentrating on software development, test, and certification
• Help define hardware and firmware architecture
• Maintain products through various stages of their lifecycle
• Develop a strong understanding of the systems we use and learn new technologies to help advance our applications

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in relevant Software or Electronics discipline
• Strong Embedded C Programming skills (MISRA, Secure coding practices etc)
• Experience with V-Cycle and Agile Development methodologies
• Experience with version control software
• Good communication and teamworking skills

Advantage to have:

• Familiarity with C# programming for development of support and test tools
• Familiarity with Serial communication protocols (Modbus RTU), USB and Bluetooth
• Familiarity with Industrial Communication Protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT etc)
• Familiarity with PLC programming (CoDeSys, Rockwell, Siemens)

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

As a fast-growing global organisation, Invertek Drives is dedicated to developing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world – renowned Optidrive product range.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint an Innovation Technician, reporting to the Product Integrity Manager your role will include, but not limited to:

• Drive type testing to validate new designs
• Producing detailed reports
• Building prototype and NPI PCBs, drives and assemblies

The ideal candidate will have:

• A background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with experience and knowledge of AC Drives
• Ideally qualified BTEC (or higher), undergoing qualification in Electronic Engineering or the prerequisites to do so
• Good IT skills: Excel and word are essential
• Good organisation skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to learn and gain experience working closely with the Design team.

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Invertek Drives is seeking to appoint a Graduate Trainee. The successful graduate will join an exciting graduate training programme, developing their technical and interpersonal skills.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Degree of 2:2 or higher, preferably within Engineering, Physics, Computing or Maths.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to build relationships
• Ambition, with a drive to succeed within the company
• Ability to work independently

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative to join our Logistics Team.

Duties will include working in the warehouse, despatch, options manufacturing & goods inward quality areas, and any other duties that may be required, as per the needs of the business. Applicants will be numerate, have an eye for detail, computer literate and be willing to help those around them.

Previous logistics experience preferred, but not essential.

• Shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm rotating weekly
• Start date: Immediate

Invertek Drives is a rapidly growing global organisation, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world renowned Optidrive product range.

Based in Welshpool, we are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative to join our Logistics Team.

Duties will include working in the warehouse, despatch & goods inward quality areas, and any other duties that may be required, as per the needs of the business. Applicants will be numerate, have an eye for detail, computer literate and be willing to help those around them.

Previous logistics experience preferred, but not essential.

• Shifts: 10.00pm - 6.00am Sunday to Friday
• Start date: Immediate
• Job Type: Permanent

Invertek Drives is a rapidly growing global organisation, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world renowned Optidrive product range.

Based in Welshpool, Invertek Drives are recruiting for a full time skilled Electronics Assembly Operative within our production team.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative and to high standards.

Skills required as follows:

• Good manual dexterity to undertake intricate soldering and/or product assembly functions
• To perform work with consistently high levels of quality
• Ability to following written and picture based build manuals
• Applicants will be numerate, have an eye for detail, computer literate and be willing to help those around them
• Previous electronics assembly experience will be advantageous

Hours of Work:

Shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm rotating weekly

Start date: Immediate

Invertek Drives is a rapidly growing global organisation, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world renowned Optidrive product range.

Based in Welshpool, Invertek Drives are recruiting for a full time Nightshift Product/Process Technician within our production team.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative and to high standards.

Reporting to the Nightshift Lead Hand your role will include, but not limited to:

• Repair of AC drives to component level and retest to ensure full functionality
• Repair data entry
• General maintenance, repair and calibration of Production Process machinery, equipment and test leads

Skills required:

• Ideally qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electronics
• Previous electronic repair experience preferred but not essential
• Good IT skills
• Good team player
• Good attention to detail

Hours of Work:

Shifts:Sunday – Friday 10.00pm – 6.00am

Start date: Immediate

Invertek Drives is a rapidly growing global organisation, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world renowned Optidrive product range.

Based in Welshpool, Invertek Drives are recruiting for a full time Shift based Product/Process Technician within our production team

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative and to high standards.

Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer your role will include, but not limited to:

• Repair of AC drives to component level and retest to ensure full functionality
• Repair data entry
• General maintenance, repair and calibration of Production Process machinery, equipment and test leads

Skills required:

• Ideally qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electronics
• Previous electronic repair experience preferred but not essential
• Good IT skills
• Good team player
• Good attention to detail

Hours of Work:

Shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm rotating weekly

Start date: Immediate