Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer (Direct Hire)

Dayton, OH

Job Requisition: 7596

Description for Power Electronics Engineer:

This Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and production support of high-power power electronics and motor drive systems used in heavy-duty mining and railroad applications. The Power Electronics Engineer works on robust, high-voltage traction and propulsion solutions designed to perform reliably in harsh, high-vibration, and demanding duty-cycle environments, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, sales, and customer teams to deliver safe, compliant, and field-proven products.

Responsibilities for Power Electronics Engineer:

• Own all electronic and electrical aspects of new product development through production support
• Design and optimize high-power traction inverters, converters, and auxiliary power supplies for heavy-duty equipment
• Specify and integrate high-voltage power semiconductor devices and power modules
• Develop cooling and thermal management solutions for rugged operating environments
• Implement motor control algorithms and inverter-based control systems for high-power PMSM applications
• Develop embedded firmware on DSP, FPGA, and real-time control platforms
• Conduct hardware testing, dynamometer validation, and field trials
• Ensure compliance with rail and mining safety standards
• Troubleshoot field performance issues and support corrective actions
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers for full system integration
• Provide technical support to operations, field service, sales, and customers
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and compliance certifications
• Analyze customer returns and lead root-cause and corrective-action efforts
• Support prototype build, instrumentation setup, and evaluation activities
• Interface with customers to clarify design objectives and communicate project updates
• Adhere to internal release-to-production and quality processes
• Support the design and build of test cells for technology development
• Maintain technical currency through continued education and technology awareness

Requirements for Power Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-power electronics design for transportation, heavy equipment, or industrial systems
• Experience with high-power inverters, motor drives, and high-voltage converters up to 3 kV
• Knowledge of PMSM machines and associated control techniques
• Experience with laboratory and electronic test equipment and applicable standards
• Familiarity with battery and hybrid energy storage systems for heavy-duty applications
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to translate designs from concept and documentation into physical hardware
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create, interpret, and manage engineering and manufacturing documentation
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Demonstrated ownership, ethical conduct, and ability to work effectively within a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software tools