Power Electronics Engineer
Posted 3 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Lead Power Electronics Engineer”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge power electronics solutions for our innovative product range.
What You Will Do
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Lead the entire power electronics development lifecycle, from concept and specification through design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and mass production support.
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Architect and design power conversion systems (e.g., AC/DC, DC/DC, inverters) for various applications, focusing on efficiency, power density, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
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Conduct detailed circuit analysis, component selection, and worst-case analysis to ensure robust and compliant designs.
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Perform power loss calculations, thermal analysis, and implement appropriate cooling solutions.
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Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for power electronics hardware, including functional, performance, reliability, and compliance testing.
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Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, and industrial design engineers to integrate power electronics into overall product architecture.
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior power electronics engineers.
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Stay abreast of emerging power electronics technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
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Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables for power electronics initiatives.
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Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development process.
What You Will Bring
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
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Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power electronics design and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior engineering role.
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Proven expertise in designing and developing various power converter topologies (e.g., flyback, buck, boost, LLC, resonant converters, PFC).
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Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN, SiC), their characteristics, and application.
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Proficiency in power electronics simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink).
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Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad)