Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics / Power Distribution
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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with expertise in Power Electronics, Power Conversion, and/or Power Distribution & Protection . This position will support the design, development, modification, troubleshooting, and ongoing engineering support of complex electrical power systems.
Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in at least one of the following areas:
Key Responsibilities
Power Electronics / Power Conversion
- Design, develop, upgrade, and troubleshoot power electronics and power conversion systems.
- Perform circuit board design and schematic development using Altium.
- Work with power converter topologies and semiconductor devices, including IGBTs, MOSFETs, and power diodes.
- Design, evaluate, and integrate high-voltage/high-current components, including capacitors, inductors, and transformers.
- Develop electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, including component selection for wiring, connectors, sensors, contactors, and related devices.
- Provide technical support for existing power conversion products and new product development.
Power Distribution & Protection
- Design, modify, upgrade, and troubleshoot electrical power distribution and protection systems.
- Work with switchgear, circuit breakers, load centers, and protective relays.
- Develop and modify generator controls and electrical protection systems.
- Perform fault analysis, short-circuit studies, and protection coordination studies using ETAP.
- Support circuit breaker selection, system modifications, and protective device integration.
- Design and update relay, timer, and electrical control logic.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
Qualifications
- Electrical engineering experience in power electronics, power conversion, power distribution, or electrical protection systems.
- Experience designing, modifying, or troubleshooting electrical power systems and components.
- Proficiency with relevant electrical design and analysis software, such as Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or ETAP.
- Understanding of electrical schematics, component selection, and system-level integration.
- Experience supporting engineering design changes, equipment upgrades, and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with new product development and electrical system design.
- Failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
- Experience addressing component obsolescence and identifying replacement solutions.
- Background supporting complex industrial or high-power electrical equipment.
- Experience providing technical guidance on electrical design improvements and system reliability.
Candidates with expertise in either Power Electronics/Power Conversion or Power Distribution & Protection are encouraged to apply. Experience in both areas is highly desirable but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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