Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Job description

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** - Lead the entire power electronics development lifecycle, from concept and specification through design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and mass production support. - 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. - Conduct detailed circuit analysis, component selection, and worst-case analysis to ensure robust and compliant designs. - Perform power loss calculations, thermal analysis, and implement appropriate cooling solutions. - Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for power electronics hardware, including functional, performance, reliability, and compliance testing. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, and industrial design engineers to integrate power electronics into overall product architecture. - Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior power electronics engineers. - Stay abreast of emerging power electronics technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements. - Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables for power electronics initiatives. - Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development process. **What You Will Bring** - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering, or a related field. - 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. - Proven expertise in designing and developing various power converter topologies (e.g., flyback, buck, boost, LLC, resonant converters, PFC). - Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN, SiC), their characteristics, and application. - Proficiency in power electronics simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink). - Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad) - Demonstrated ability to perform detailed thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design considerations. - Experience with regulatory compliance standards for power electronics (e.g., UL, CE, CCC). - Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. - Experience in consumer electronics or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.