Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Job Category: Engineering Requisition Number: SENIO001309

Posted: June 10, 2026

Full-Time

Neptune, NJ 07753, USA

Job Details

Essential duties, responsibilities, and authorities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate various power circuit topologies to achieve optimal cost/performance trade-off as part of new product development
• Circuit simulation, analysis, and testing to verify designs
• Perform design validation through functional, safety, and reliability tests to prove designs will function per specifications over the intended operating range per TDK-Lambda design criteria
• Create test plans, document test results, and drive change orders for modifying existing designs
• Mentoring lab technicians and junior engineers
• Perform failure analysis on field return units as needed
• Support customers for application-related issues
• Design to meet cost constraints, safety, and reliability standards

Qualifications for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university/advanced degree or certificate
• More than five years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Hands-on experience with designing, debugging, and testing of power converters, including magnetics and control loop design
• Understanding of various safety standards related to power supply products
• Proficient in one or more of the following software: LTspice, OrCAD PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or Mathcad
• Experience in High Power (1 kW to 50 kW) converter product development is preferred
• Understanding of various power semiconductor technologies
• Familiarity with PCB design
• Understanding of EMC issues relating to high frequency switching and associated industry standards for compliance
• Good communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Any work experience on high voltage products with output voltage greater than 1 kV is a plus

Salary Range

The starting annual base pay for the role is between USD $120,000.00 and $150,000.00. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

About TDK-Lambda Americas Inc.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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