Principal Power Electronics Architect

Principal Power Electronics Architect – Front End Power

Responsibilities:

• Study new technological trends and introduce high‑power‑density, highly efficient topologies, architectural and design concepts for Front End Power product lines.
• Own and drive New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects, guiding teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable concepts and minimize risks in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Develop Product Architecture design, considering topology selection, control‑loop algorithms, hardware/firmware handoffs, efficiency, EMC, power density, thermal management, and other specifications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to produce customer‑specific and platform‑specific technical solution proposals on time.
• Conduct design reviews for NTI and NPI projects, ensuring design quality standards are met.
• Resolve technical challenges for assigned NTI and NPI projects promptly.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members to enhance technical expertise.
• Engage with customers, sales, product managers, segment leaders, and R&D leaders to support growth initiatives.
• Support intellectual‑property assessment and facilitate timely IP filing.
• Communicate project status and results to stakeholders and external customers.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

• Bachelor, Master, or PhD in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience designing single and three‑phase rectifiers and DC/DC converters for low, medium, and high‑power (kilowatts) systems in AI Data Centers, Telecom, and Industrial applications.
• Experience with high‑power‑density and highly efficient Power Electronics/Power Conversion topologies for these segments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and embedded hardware (DSP, micro‑controllers, interfaces) and ability to review and discuss circuit‑design choices.
• Ability to translate customer requirements/specifications into robust technical proposals and architecture designs.
• Experience with EMI/EMC, power‑supply control loops, stability, thermal design, safety, and certification compliance for power electronics.
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as IEC/EN, UL, ANSI, IPC, ISO, and related standards.
• Understanding of communication protocols including PMBus, CANbus, Modbus, PoE, and others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact at all organizational levels.
• Design creativity and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Results oriented, delivering on commitments and follow‑through.
• Involved in numerous NTI and NPI projects throughout career.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working globally with cross‑functional teams to develop high‑quality product designs and solutions.
• Familiarity with NTI and NPI design processes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship of visas will be provided.