Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Engineer – Traction Inverter Development

Location: Long Beach, CA (Onsite)

Experience Required: 8+ Years

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and execution-oriented Senior Power Electronics Engineer to support the development of next-generation high-voltage traction inverters for electric vehicle applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in power electronics design, validation, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration, with a focus on high-voltage automotive applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support traction inverter systems for electric vehicle applications.
• Design, bring up, characterize, validate, and troubleshoot high-voltage traction inverters.
• Create and review circuit schematics and PCB layouts for performance, signal integrity, and manufacturability.
• Perform power electronics design analysis including circuit, thermal, and control system analysis.
• Conduct root cause investigations and failure analysis for hardware issues.
• Develop and support design verification, validation, and end-of-line (EOL) test specifications.
• Execute high-voltage testing and validation activities on power electronic systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain.
• Support product development from concept through production launch.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with at least 2+ years focused on power electronics product development.
• Strong experience designing and developing high-voltage power electronics systems.
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and analysis tools.
• Experience with PCB design and layout considerations for signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability.
• Hands-on experience in high-voltage testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices including IGBTs, MOSFETs, and power modules.
• Experience performing hardware debugging, characterization, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of three-phase inverter design and motor control systems.
• Experience in automotive power electronics and safety-critical hardware development.
• Familiarity with automotive development processes and functional safety standards.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to power electronics products.
• Experience supporting products through validation, manufacturing launch, and production.

Desired Skills:

• High Voltage Power Electronics
• Traction Inverters
• EV Powertrain Systems
• IGBT / MOSFET Design
• PCB Design & Layout
• Circuit Simulation & Analysis
• Hardware Validation & Testing
• Thermal Analysis
• Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
• EMI/EMC Troubleshooting
• Three-Phase Inverters
• Motor Control
• Automotive Electronics

Note: The customer is flexible if a candidate does not meet every requirement; however, a strong execution mindset and hands-on experience with high-voltage power electronics are critical for success in this role.