Act as technical lead and design authority for power electronics hardware across multiple products and platforms
Design switching power converters with a strong focus on efficiency, thermal management, EMI, reliability, and safety
Develop schematics and guide PCB layout for high-frequency and high-power circuits, ensuring optimal current loops, grounding, isolation, and thermal paths
Drive adoption of EMC-compliant hardware and layout practices from concept phase onward. Specify and validate current, voltage, and advanced sensors (including MEMS-based solutions) for control, protection, and diagnostics
Perform detailed electrical simulations, including circuit-level simulations (functional, signal transient, power losses)
Collaborate with firmware and controls engineers to ensure optimal hardware–software interaction and system-level performance
Support the definition and implementation of hardware safety functions aligned with applicable standards
Design electronics with a strong focus on long-term reliability under electrical, thermal, mechanical, and environmental stresses
Lead DFMEA and contribute to system-level risk assessments
Analyze test and field failure data, contributing to root-cause analysis and corrective design actions
Ensure robustness against electrical overstress, thermal stress, EMC disturbances, and misuse scenarios
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles throughout the development process
Support PCBA fabrication, assembly, and end-of-line testing strategy definition
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to resolve electronics assembly, yield, and test issues. Support ramp-up and production readiness activities
Provide technical support during pilot builds, validation builds, and mass production launches
Support preparation of technical documentation and test evidence required for certification and compliance activities
Participate in pre-compliance testing and troubleshooting to ensure successful formal certification
Lead or support technical engagement with key suppliers for Power semiconductors
Guide procurement on component selection, balancing performance, reliability & cost
Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives without compromising robustness or compliance
Experience
10+ years of experience in electronics engineering
10+ years of experience in electric motors, industrial equipment, and drives design
Proven hands-on experience with power inverter topologies from 1 kW through 10 kW
Practical design ownership of active PFC hardware, implementing and supporting more than one topology across production programs
Repeated success in designing hardware that meets EMC emission and immunity requirements, including layout execution and pre-compliance validation
Extensive experience designing high-frequency power electronics, including switching devices, magnetics, and gate drive circuits
Experience implementing and validating hardware safety functions for motor control applications
Hands-on involvement in PCB layout collaboration and design reviews for high-power and high-speed boards released to manufacturing
Applied experience using circuit analysis and simulation tools to predict losses, transient behavior, and design margins
5+ years of experience applying current and voltage sensing technologies in power electronics and control systems
Practical exposure to deploying advanced MEMS-based sensors in industrial or embedded electronics products
Direct involvement with PCBA manufacturing, including PCB fabrication, SMT/THT assembly constraints, and test strategy definition
Participation in product industrialization activities, including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up support
Skills
Clear written communication skills for technical documentation, design rationale, and engineering review
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely across diverse audiences, including nontechnical stakeholders
Confidence to challenge assumptions and decisions constructively using data, experience, and engineering judgment
Strong time management skills to balance deep technical work with cross-functional engagement
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
Organizational Impact
Implements strategic goals for the business unit, with significant impact on the department and job family
Industry thought leader; communicates with executive leadership and external stakeholders
Establishes operational plans for the job area with mid-to long-term impact (e.g., 3–5 years); typically works independently on complex projects
Develops and provides measurable input into new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans with significant impact on results
Is seen as an industry expert within the role’s field
Leads and influences others, negotiates to align with the organization’s views and practices
Communicates with executive leadership regarding matters of significant, long-term importance to the organization
Works on state-of-the-art solutions; accountable for highly specialized projects and strategies
Responsible for improving technical and business processes, leveraging extensive experience and market best practices
Serves as spokesperson for the organization at industry events related to major technical advances
Investigates root causes of problems; handles complex issues across business units
Provides guidance, coaching, and training to other employees; may manage large, cross-functional projects
Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and long-standing relevant experience (often 15+ years); advanced degrees may be required