Power Electronics Engineer Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Engineering

Job Description
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.

What Makes This Role Unique:

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

Your Responsibilities:

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 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

Requirements

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

What You'll Gain:

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

Benefits

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