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Job Title: Hardware Power Electronics Engineer

This role focuses on designing and developing next-generation power electronics solutions for applications such as solar, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and test systems. The engineer will lead projects from concept through productization, with a strong emphasis on high-frequency power conversion using SiC and GaN devices, robust digital control, and compliance with industry standards. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment while driving innovation, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.

Design and develop next-generation power electronics for solar, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and test applications using Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) MOSFETs.

Develop high-frequency bidirectional DC-DC converters, AC-DC grid-tie inverters, and resonant converters for medium- to high-power applications.

Create and implement innovative digital control algorithms for power converter systems.

Design and develop advanced magnetics, including high-frequency inductors and transformers.

Collaborate closely with PCB layout designers to implement high-density, high-voltage power designs with careful consideration of EMI/EMC and thermal performance.

Work closely with mechanical designers to develop complete product designs, including sheet metal, heat sinks, bus bars, and related mechanical interfaces.

Achieve UL and CE compliance for power electronic products by defining requirements, supporting testing, and implementing design improvements.

Lead EMC compliance activities, including planning, testing, troubleshooting, and mitigation of EMI issues.

Use simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and SimPower Systems to model, analyze, and optimize power converter topologies and control strategies.

Support the design and selection of power semiconductor devices, cooling mechanisms, passive components, protection circuits, and sensing circuits.

Contribute to and follow a structured product development process, including design reviews, documentation, and verification and validation activities.

Demonstrate a strong focus on customer satisfaction by understanding application requirements and delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.

Assist team members in meeting project budgets and schedules, and contribute to effective project planning and execution.

Foster open communication and collaboration across technical and business functions, including sales, operations, and quality.

Participate actively in an environment of continuous learning, driving standardization and high-quality design practices with a focus on manufacturability.

Apply structured problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5-Why, 8D, or Six Sigma methodologies to resolve technical issues.

Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and maintain high standards of housekeeping within the engineering and lab environments.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 2 years of related experience in power electronics and control systems design.

Strong experience in power electronics design, including DC-DC and AC-DC conversion.

Solid understanding of basic physics and electronics fundamentals.

Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and SimPower Systems for modeling and analysis.

Hands-on experience with hardware design and power electronics circuits.

Experience with structured product development processes and taking designs from concept to production.

Strong process orientation and discipline, including demonstrated use of problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5-Why Analysis, 8D, or Six Sigma.

Demonstrated commitment to customer service, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration.

Master's degree in power electronics or a closely related field.

At least 5 years of experience in design, testing, and debugging of DC-DC or three-phase AC-DC converters with voltage ranges from 400 V to 900 V and power levels greater than 2 kW.

Experience in the design and selection of power semiconductor devices, cooling mechanisms, passive components, protection circuits, and sensing circuits.

Familiarity with UL1741 standards for power conversion equipment.

Understanding of hardware–mechanical interfaces, including integration with enclosures, heat sinks, and bus bars.

Understanding of hardware–software interfaces, including digital control implementation and firmware interaction with power stages.

Knowledge of fundamental analytical equations and design methods for high-frequency inductors and transformers.

Experience working in a power electronics laboratory or test environment, including safe operation of high-voltage and high-power equipment.

The role operates in a collaborative engineering environment that combines office-based design work with laboratory-based hardware development and testing. You will work closely with PCB layout specialists, mechanical engineers, and cross-functional teams in sales, operations, and quality to bring robust power electronics products to market. The position involves frequent use of engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, SimPower Systems, and standard hardware design and test equipment for power electronics. You will participate in structured product development processes, compliance testing for UL, CE, and EMC, and continuous improvement activities focused on manufacturability, reliability, and quality. The work setting emphasizes safety, adherence to established work rules, and maintaining a clean and organized engineering and lab environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Franksville, WI.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

full benefits- 401K, health, dental, vacation

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