Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

About the job

Role: Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Company: Intellectt Inc

Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Employment Type: Contract

Experience Level: 6+ years

Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to design and develop DC/AC inverter hardware using IGBT/MOSFET power topologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in power electronics hardware design, gate driver and protection circuits, multilayer PCB design using Altium, microcontroller integration, and hardware testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC/AC inverter hardware using IGBT/MOSFET power topologies.
• Integrate microcontrollers and real-time control systems for inverter operation.
• Design gate driver circuits, isolation interfaces, and protection circuits for overcurrent, overvoltage, and short-circuit conditions.
• Create schematics and multilayer PCB designs using Altium.
• Evaluate key components, including power devices, magnetics, and sensing components.
• Perform power loss calculations and optimize thermal performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with firmware teams to integrate control hardware and support inverter operation and fault management.
• Conduct hardware testing, debugging, and validation using oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
• Design current and voltage sensing circuits and ensure compliance with EMI/EMC standards.
• Support prototype development, hardware design optimization, system integration, and technical documentation.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in power electronics and hardware design.
• Hands-on experience designing DC/AC inverters.
• Strong knowledge of IGBT/MOSFET power topologies.
• Experience designing gate driver, isolation, and protection circuits.
• Proficiency in schematic design and multilayer PCB design using Altium.
• Experience with microcontrollers and real-time control integration.
• Knowledge of power loss calculations, thermal management, and efficiency optimization.
• Hands-on experience in hardware testing, debugging, and validation.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
• Experience designing current and voltage sensing circuits.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance requirements.

Relevant Industries & Company Locations to Focus:

• Power Electronics / Inverter Design
• Electrical / Electronics Hardware Manufacturing
• Industrial Power Conversion Systems
• Embedded Control Hardware
• Focus on candidates with hands-on DC/AC inverter hardware design experience.

Benefits : Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws