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Power Electronics R&D Engineer

Gables Search Group

We're recruiting for a high-impact onsite Power Electronics R&D Engineer opportunity with a global technology client in the Fremont, CA area. This role is focused on advanced power electronics, power conversion, AC/DC, DC/DC, HVDC/DC, inverter-based systems, and next-generation high-power conversion platforms for advanced infrastructure, data center power, EV charging, charging systems, and energy storage applications. This role requires a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Conversion, or a closely related field. Relocation to Fremont, CA is required and assistance is available for qualified North American candidates, and visa support may be considered, including H1B transfer, TN, and Green Card candidates. Travel is approximately 20-25%, including international travel to Europe and Asia. This is not a sustaining engineering or production support role. The focus is advanced development, prototyping, platform design, lab validation, and solving complex high-power engineering challenges at the kW to MW scale. What You'll Work On Design and evaluate high-power AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC/DC power conversion systems Support advanced R&D, prototype development, reference designs, and platform-level architecture Perform topology trade-offs, efficiency optimization, thermal analysis, EMI analysis, and system validation Lead hands-on lab bring-up, testing, debugging, and performance evaluation Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root-cause analysis Translate customer requirements into engineering direction and design improvements Collaborate with global R&D teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia Contribute to next-generation platforms for high-density, high-efficiency power systems What You'll Bring Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Conversion, or a closely related field Hands-on experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, inverter-based, or high-voltage power systems Strong background in lab validation, testing, debugging, and system-level optimization Ability to work from concept through prototype evaluation in an advanced development environment Interest in customer-facing technical problem solving and global engineering collaboration Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required Bonus: 20% Travel: 20-25%, including Europe and Asia Relocation: Available for qualified North American candidates Visa Support: H1B transfer, TN, and Green Card candidates considered This is an opportunity to join a newly forming R&D team working on real-world, high-power engineering challenges with strong visibility, global collaboration, and meaningful influence over future power conversion platforms. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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