Lead Power Systems R&D Engineer

GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions LLC

Job Description

Lead R&D Engineer – Power Electronics & Energy Systems

Location: Menasha, WI (Appleton / Fox Valley Area)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite with Schedule Flexibility

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead R&D Engineer – Power Electronics & Energy Systems to join our Product Engineering team in Menasha, Wisconsin.

In this role, you will lead the evaluation, development, and integration of advanced energy technologies supporting microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and data center power distribution .

You will play a key role in defining technical requirements, evaluating emerging technologies, and supporting product development from early-stage research through design validation. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help develop innovative, efficient, and scalable power and energy solutions.

This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for research, problem-solving, and developing next-generation energy technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead research, development, and evaluation of power electronics, power conversion, and distributed energy technologies.
Define and benchmark component requirements related to performance, efficiency, size, reliability, and cost.
Support system architecture and technology selection for microgrids, energy storage, EV charging, and power distribution applications.
Collaborate with electrical, controls, mechanical, and simulation engineering teams to establish design requirements and performance targets.
Lead technology assessments, feasibility studies, proof-of-concept development, and prototype evaluations.
Partner with modeling and simulation teams to evaluate system performance and optimize designs.
Support verification and validation activities, including development of design verification plans and reports (DVP&R).
Work with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and support product development initiatives.
Contribute to technology roadmaps and provide technical guidance across engineering projects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
8+ years of engineering experience involving power systems, energy technologies, system design, testing, or integration.
Experience with power conversion, distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, renewable energy, or battery energy storage systems.
Strong understanding of electrical power systems, energy conversion, and system integration.
Experience collaborating with engineering teams on system modeling, simulation, and technical analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced engineering degree in a related discipline.
Experience with power electronics, grid integration, energy management systems, or microgrid controllers.
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, Amesim, or similar engineering simulation tools.
Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting R&D projects, prototype development, and product validation.

Why Join Our Team?

Work on innovative technologies supporting the rapidly growing energy infrastructure market.
Contribute to advanced products for data centers, EV charging, microgrids, and energy storage.
Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple technical disciplines.
Influence technology development and future product design decisions.
Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

Location & Work Authorization

This position is based onsite in Menasha, Wisconsin , near Appleton and Oshkosh. Workplace and scheduling flexibility are available.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available, except for eligible Canadian TN visa applicants.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced engineer with a background in power electronics, energy systems, or distributed energy technologies and are interested in contributing to innovative R&D initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

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