Power Electronics Engineer

Overview

EV.Careers is partnering with a leader in sustainable EV charging technology to find a Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in high-voltage, high-power electronics. This is a systems-level role where you'll establish and lead failure analysis processes for MW-scale power systems, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges related to UPS systems, solar inverters, and electric drives.

• Work on megawatt-scale (500kW-1MW) power systems - significantly more complex than typical power electronics roles
• 90% technical analysis - not buried in a lab
• Systems-level thinking required: understand how power electronics and software interact
• Direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across mission-critical infrastructure

• Analysis & Problem-Solving:
  • Perform detailed failure analysis on high-voltage (480V+), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems with similar components to UPS units, solar inverters, and electric drives
  • Conduct root cause analysis on field returns and production units using FMEA, 8D, and RCA methodologies
  • Analyze the interaction between power electronics hardware and embedded software/controls
  • Implement tests to replicate failure modes and validate corrective actions
  • Utilize statistical tools and software to analyze failure data and identify trends
• Customer &
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Manage customer concerns with a 360-degree analysis approach
  • Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through detailed reports and presentations
  • Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement teams to implement improvements
  • Coordinate repair and analysis activities across departments to meet deadlines efficiently
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of failures and analyses
  • Develop repair strategies and continuously improve analysis methods
  • Perform risk assessments to prevent future failures
  • Drive process and product improvements based on field data

• Master s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (This is critical for the technical depth required)
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience with high-voltage (480V minimum), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems
• Industry-specific background in ONE OR MORE:
  • UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
  • Solar inverters / renewable energy systems
  • Electric drives / motor drives / VFDs
  • DC fast charging
• Deep technical expertise in power electronics, including experience repairing and analyzing complex equipment
• Systems-level thinking: ability to understand and explain power electronics + software/controls interaction
• Proven experience with failure analysis techniques: FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills: must present findings to both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Customer-facing experience managing technical concerns and field issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments

• Work on cutting-edge, MW-scale power systems in sustainable mobility infrastructure
• Move from component-level to systems-level architecture
• Escape corporate bureaucracy - mid-size company with direct impact

• PTO days
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Relocation financial assistance if needed
• Parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
• Life and accident insurance
• Short/long-term disability plans
• Retirement Savings:
  Company contributions and matching to your 401(k) plan
• On-Site Amenities in Charlotte:
  Ergonomic workstations, on-site gym, and EV charging stations