Power Electronics Lead Engineer

Layer Zero Power Systems LLC. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the data center (our main focus), financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors Layer Zero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Electronics Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and production launch of advanced AC/DC power conversion products. This role will be responsible for driving power electronics architecture, converter topology selection, controls development, magnetics design, filtering, protection, sensing, and system validation from concept through full-scale manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power conversion with proven leadership experience guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering high-reliability products for industrial, energy, data center, transportation, or electrification applications.

• Lead the development of AC/DC power converters from concept, feasibility, and architecture through production release.
• Define system-level power architecture, performance requirements, and technical roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to power electronics engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering best practices.

• Design and optimize AC/DC conversion systems, including:
• Power Factor Correction (PFC)
  Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge, LLC, and Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge converters
  
  Isolated and non-isolated topologies
  
  Develop power stage designs utilizing Si, SiC, and GaN technologies.
• Design and validate control loops for stable and efficient converter operation.

• Design transformers, inductors, chokes, and magnetic components.
• Develop DC-link, input, and output filtering solutions to meet performance and EMI requirements.
• Optimize power density, efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability.

• Develop robust protection schemes including:
• Overcurrent protection
  
  Overvoltage protection
  
  Short-circuit protection
  
  Thermal protection
  
  Fault detection and diagnostics
  
  Design and implement voltage, current, temperature, and isolation sensing circuits

• Lead prototype builds, debugging, characterization, and validation testing.
• Support compliance activities for UL, IEC, CE, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR).
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams during pilot production and product launch.
• Provide technical support for production, quality, and field issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and development.
• Proven experience delivering AC/DC power converter products from design through production.
• Strong understanding of:
  
  Power conversion topologies
  
  Control theory and compensation techniques
  
  Magnetic component design
  
  Filtering and EMI mitigation
  
  Power semiconductor devices
  
  Protection and sensing circuits
  
  Experience with schematic capture, PCB design reviews, and power electronics simulations.
  
  Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics.
• Experience with DSP, FPGA, and microcontroller-based digital power control.
• Knowledge of SiC and GaN power device applications.
• Experience with industrial power supplies, renewable energy systems, EV charging, UPS systems, or data center power platforms.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and reliability prediction methodologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects.

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