Power Electronics Design Engineer

Socomec Sas; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec Group in North America seeks a Power Electronics Design Engineer with strong simulation, hardware design, and testing expertise to develop high-power conversion systems and PCBA layouts. You will model, simulate, and optimize AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC topologies for UPS and energy storage applications.

Responsibilities include HIL testing with OPAL-RT and Typhoon, COMSOL-based thermal/electromagnetic analysis, and collaboration with hardware engineers to ensure robust, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field; master's/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related industrial experience in power electronics.
• Experience in simulation and modeling of power electronic systems, including converters and inverters.
• Experience using COMSOL for physics-based modeling and thermal/electromagnetic analysis.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM, or similar.
• Familiarity with design of magnetic components (transformers, inductors, ferrites, chokes, and filters).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret results.
• Knowledge of digital control, microcontroller firmware for power electronics.
• Familiarity with communication protocols for integration into larger networks.
• Experience with hardware design principles and collaboration with hardware engineers.
• Proficient in electrical schematics and layouts using EPLAN Electric.
• Familiarity with battery management systems and energy storage/renewables.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM and similar tools.
• Design multilevel inverter control strategies for UPS and ESS applications.
• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop testing using OPAL-RT and Typhoon real-time simulators.
• Design and optimize PCBA schematics and layouts with Altium Designer.
• Develop test plans for high-power UPS systems (~3 MVA) covering functional, performance, safety.
• Evaluate and size IGBT-based power modules for various applications.
• Design and analyze AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC converter topologies.
• Ensure compliance with UL1778, UL60950, IEC 62040, FCC Part 15 and related standards.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues via simulation-based root-cause analysis.

Skills

Power electronics

Simulation modelling

Digital control

Firmware development

HIL testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

PSCAD

PSIM

COMSOL

Altium Designer

EPLAN Electric

OPAL-RT

Typhoon

Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.
Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec's organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Power Electronics Design Engineer with expertise in simulation, hardware design, and testing to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of high-power conversion systems, PCBA design, and converter topologies (AC/DC, AC/AC, DC/AC, including two-level and multilevel designs), as well as switching and control techniques, simulation methodologies, and high-power testing. Key responsibilities will include design, certification, testing, and leveraging simulation tools and techniques to model, simulate, and optimize various power electronic systems and components.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Develop and implement simulation models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM, and other relevant software to represent power electronic systems and components.
• Design and implement advanced control strategies for multilevel inverters to achieve optimal performance in diverse applications such as high-power Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for power electronics systems development, ensuring seamless integration and functionality using OPAL-RT's and Typhoon's real-time simulators.
• Design and optimize PCBA schematics and layouts using Altium Designer to ensure efficient and reliable circuit board functionality.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for high-power UPS systems (around 3 MVA), including functional, performance, and reliability testing. Ensure tests cover all necessary specifications and standards, as well as safety.
• Evaluate, design, size, characterize, and control IGBT-based power modules for various applications, considering efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Design and analyze AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC converter topologies, controllers, modulation techniques, etc.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as UL1778, UL60950, IEC 62040, FCC Part 15, and other applicable UL and IEC standards in all design and development activities. Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to power electronics systems through simulation-based analysis, identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions to address identified challenges.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. A master's degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related industrial experience in the field of power electronics.
• Proven experience in the simulation and modeling of power electronic systems, with a focus on power converters and inverters for various power systems applications.
• Demonstrated experience using COMSOL for physics-based modeling and simulation of power electronic systems, including thermal analysis, electromagnetic behavior, and Multiphysics interactions.

• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM, or similar software packages.

• Familiarity with the design of magnetic components such as transformers, inductors, ferrites, chokes, and line filters for power electronics.

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret simulation results and propose effective solutions.
• Knowledge of digital control techniques, microcontroller-based systems, and firmware development for power electronics applications.
• Familiarity with communication protocols for integrating power electronic systems into larger networks or control schemes.
• Familiarity with hardware design principles and experience collaborating with hardware engineers to optimize system designs.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining detailed electrical schematics and system layouts using EPLAN Electric.
• Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS), energy storage technologies, and renewable energy systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines effectively.

Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 CAD.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI-based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.