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Power Electronics Engineer

Survival Systems Staffing

High-Power Inverter Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced High-Power Inverter Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced power conversion systems for demanding industrial and energy applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in high-power electronics, inverter topology design, and system integration. Experience with medium-voltage drives is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-power inverter systems from concept through production

Develop power conversion architectures including DC/AC inverter topologies, gate drive circuits, magnetics, filtering, and protection systems

Perform simulation, analysis, and optimization of power electronics systems for efficiency, thermal performance, EMI/EMC, and reliability

Support hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and failure analysis

Collaborate with controls, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams

Define component selection for semiconductors including IGBT, SiC, and MOSFET-based designs

Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and system-level electrical designs

Conduct laboratory testing of high-voltage and high-current systems

Support compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards

Participate in design reviews and technical documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in power electronics or inverter design

Strong understanding of:

High-power inverter topologies

DC link design

Magnetics and transformer design

Thermal management

EMI/EMC mitigation

Protection and fault handling

Experience with simulation tools such as PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar

Hands-on laboratory experience with high-voltage/high-power systems

Familiarity with digital controls and embedded systems is a plus

Experience with medium-voltage drives, motor drives, or grid-tied systems strongly preferred

Knowledge of industrial power standards and safety requirements preferred

Preferred Experience

Medium-voltage drive systems

Renewable energy power conversion

Industrial motor drives

Utility-scale energy systems

EV traction or fast-charging power electronics

SiC-based converter design

FPGA or DSP-based control systems

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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