Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Power Electronics

Location: Fargo, ND

Duration: Long Term

• Create and analyze technical requirements to determine the best technical solutions for embedded electronic systems.
• Execute microprocessor-based embedded electronic designs with a strong focus on power electronics.
• Adapt electronic circuitry to vehicle and/or fixed-equipment applications, including ruggedized OEM environments.
• Perform detailed worst-case analog and digital circuit analysis, simulation, integration, and verification.
• Execute design work on high-voltage and low-voltage systems, including 3-phase DC-DC converters (700 V high-voltage and ~56V low-voltage).
• Support PCB-level bring-up, debugging, verification, and prototype development.
• Create design documentation, analysis plans, and verification/validation plans for on-site product testing.
• Provide hands-on support in the lab for testing, troubleshooting, and prototyping.
• Provide on-site technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management teams.
• Participate as a key contributor within larger cross-functional project teams, focusing on switch-mode power conversion and inverter design.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 3 d5 years of experience in electrical design OR a Masters degree with strong, relevant internship experience.

• Electronic circuit design (analog, digital, and power electronics).
• Microprocessor-based embedded designs, software interactions, and mechanical packaging considerations.
• Adapting circuitry for vehicle or ruggedized fixed-equipment applications.
• Testing, manufacturing processes, quality control, and product marketing requirements.
• Making design decisions related to circuit architecture and component selection.
• Directing engineers, interns, or technicians as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong hands-on lab skills, including use of oscilloscopes, meters, supplies, and debugging tools.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Fargo, ND.

• Advanced degree specializing in power electronics (DC-DC conversion, AC motor drives).

o Inverters and DC-DC converters for 12V/24V/48V systems.

o High-voltage, isolated power systems up to 800V DC.

o Battery management systems (control boards, cell monitoring boards).

• Designing for harsh or ruggedized environmental specifications (common for OEM customers and off-highway equipment).
• Knowledge of hybrid/electric vehicle electrical architectures.

• MathCAD
• Circuit simulation tools
• Siemens/Mentor Graphics or similar schematic-capture tools
• Microcontroller or FPGA-based designs
• Experience leading the electronic design function within a project team.