Power Electronics Engineer

Job Title:

Power Electronics Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Hardware Power Electronics Engineer to join our development team and help expand our product portfolio in solar, energy storage, EV charging, and test applications. The ideal candidate brings a strong skills in IGBT, Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET, and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power conversion design, and enjoys leading innovative hardware projects from concept through productization in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

+ Develop next-generation power electronics solutions for solar, energy storage, EV charging, and test applications using SiC and GaN MOSFET technologies.

+ Design and implement high-frequency bidirectional DC-DC converters, AC-DC grid-tie inverters, and resonant converter topologies.

+ Lead the full development lifecycle from initial concept and architecture through detailed design, prototyping, validation, and productization.

+ Create and refine innovative digital control algorithms to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability of power converter systems.

+ Design advanced magnetics, including high-frequency inductors and transformers, to meet demanding electrical and thermal requirements.

+ Collaborate closely with PCB layout designers to realize high-density, high-voltage power designs with careful attention to EMI/EMC and thermal performance.

+ Work closely with mechanical designers to develop complete product designs, including sheet metal, heat sinks, bus bars, and other mechanical components.

+ Drive UL and CE compliance activities for various products, ensuring adherence to relevant safety and performance standards.

+ Lead EMC compliance efforts, including design strategies and testing to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

+ Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction and incorporate customer feedback into design decisions and product improvements.

+ Support project teams in achieving budget and schedule targets by providing accurate technical input and disciplined execution.

+ Foster open communication and effective collaboration across technical and business functions, including sales, operations, and quality.

+ Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, standardization, and high-quality design with a strong emphasis on manufacturability.

+ Ensure adherence to all safety rules, work regulations, and departmental housekeeping standards in the engineering environment.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ Strong in power electronics design, including converters and related hardware.

+ Solid understanding of basic physics and electronics fundamentals.

+ Strong knowledge of high-frequency power stages, filtering, circuit protection, thermal management, and EMI/EMC considerations.

+ Proficiency with Matlab, Simulink, and Sim Power Systems for modeling, simulation, and analysis of power electronic systems.

+ Demonstrated experience with product development processes, from concept through validation and release.

+ Minimum 4 years of related experience in power electronics and control systems design.

+ Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

+ Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and consistently meet deadlines.

+ Strong process orientation and discipline, with demonstrated use of structured problem-solving tools such as 5-Why Analysis, 8D methodologies, and six sigma approaches.

+ Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork in a technical environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Master's degree in power electronics is highly desirable.

+ More than 5 years of industry experience in power converter development as a new product development (NPD) or research and development (R&D) engineer.

+ At least 5 years of experience in design, testing, and debugging of DC-DC or three-phase AC-DC converters with voltage ranges of approximately 400-900 V and power levels above 2 kW.

+ Experience in the design and selection of power semiconductor devices, cooling mechanisms, passive components, protection circuits, and sensing circuits.

+ Understanding of PCB layout design techniques for high-voltage, high-density power electronics.

+ Familiarity with UL1741 standards for grid-connected power converter systems.

+ Knowledge of typical safety and EMI standards applicable to power converter products.

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Experience with EMC requirements and filter design to meet regulatory and customer specifications.

+ Understanding of hardware-mechanical interfaces and hardware-software interfaces in integrated systems.

+ Ability to apply fundamental analytical equations for high-frequency inductor and transformer design.

+ Experience coordinating and communicating with multiple vendors and cross-functional teams in a power electronics environment.

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