Power Electronics Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of 3-phase inverters & other power electronics solutions such as rectifiers, DC-DC converters, active harmonic filters, induction heating supplies, or grid-connected converters.
• Perform basic electrical calculations (losses, efficiency, thermal margins) and support advanced analysis including thermal modeling, derating, and efficiency optimization.
• Prototype Build & Testing
• Assist with prototype assembly, bring-up, and debugging in the laboratory and coordinate 3rd party testing if/as required.
• Define and execute test procedures for functional, thermal, EMI/EMC, and performance validation.
• Collect, document, and summarize test data for product development project reporting.
• Interpret test results, identify root causes, and support implementation of corrective design changes.
• Affirm regulatory and standards compliance (UL, IEC, IEEE, CE, EMC, safety, seismic where applicable).
• Manufacturing & Documentation Support
• Aid in BOM creation, part substitutions, and engineering change documentation.
• Drive completion and implementation of sustaining engineering initiatives including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Maintain engineering documentation including schematics, test reports, and revision histories.
• Support transition from prototype to production, including BOM optimization and supplier coordination.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality teams for released products.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities.
• Produce documentation needed by manufacturing to build new or modified products.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews, project meetings, and formal product development processes.
• Work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and applications engineers.
• Actively learn company design standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Seek feedback and mentoring to build technical depth and engineering judgment.

Qualifications

• BSEE required, MSEE preferred or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Fundamental understanding of power-electronics concepts (rectification, switching, PWM basics)
• Familiarity with common power components (MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes, magnetics, passives)
• Exposure to schematic capture and PCB design tools (training or academic use acceptable)
• Basic laboratory skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads
• Introductory experience with simulation tools (SPICE-based or MATLAB preferred)
• Experience working with embedded control interfaces and collaborating with firmware teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Able to work effectively in a team-based, structured engineering environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a cross-functional engineering environment
• Knowledge of power inverters, variable frequency drives, or other related industrial power conversion equipment
• Digital and analog circuit design and printed circuit board layout
• Knowledge of transformers, inductors, and other electrical magnetic products

Benefits

• Company 401K
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical Insurance, Health reimbursement, health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• Holiday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

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