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Power Electronics Engineer

Office
Remotely
Full-time
ISO Electrical Engineering IEC PCB design LTspice

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-efficiency power converters, inverters, and motor drives for applications in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems (solar/wind), and industrial automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), thermal management, and advanced control techniques.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and simulate DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters, and motor drives using tools like LTspice, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or PLECS.
  • Develop high-power (>10kW) and high-voltage (up to 1kV+) systems for:

EV applications: Traction inverters, onboard chargers, battery management systems (BMS).

Renewables: Solar inverters, wind turbine converters, grid-tied energy storage.

Industrial: Motor drives, UPS systems, welding equipment.

  • Select and validate SiC/GaN power devices for improved efficiency and thermal performance.
  • Optimize thermal design (cooling systems, heatsinks) and ensure EMI/EMC compliance (IEC/EN standards).
  • Prototype, test, and troubleshoot PCB assemblies (gate drivers, snubber circuits, high-current layouts).
  • Collaborate with firmware engineers to implement digital control algorithms (DSP/FPGA-based).
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262 for EVs, IEC 62109 for solar).


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics specialization preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in power electronics design (industry or research).

Proficiency in:

  • Simulation tools: LTspice, ANSYS Q3D, Saber.
  • PCB design: Altium Designer, Cadence (for high-power layouts).
  • Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, dynamometers, thermal analyzers.

Strong understanding of:

  • Digital control techniques (PID, SVM, FOC for motor drives).
  • Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN) and their applications.

Familiarity with EV charging standards (CCS, CHAdeMO) or renewable grid integration.


Preferred Skills:

  1. Experience with automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) or industrial standards (IEC 61508).
  2. Knowledge of digital twin or HIL (Hardware-in-Loop) testing.
  3. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward it.


Location: Germany

Employment Type: Full-time