Power Electronics Engineer

Dana Canada Corp.; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Boucherville is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop DC/DC, DC/AC, switching circuits, and thermal management solutions for automotive drivetrains.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, prototype, and benchmarking teams; participate in DFMEA and ISO 26262 activities; and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders. Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Altium is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power electronics.
• 3+ years with a Master’s degree or 1+ years with a PhD.
• Experience with Altium Designer and circuit simulation tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop power electronic circuits (DC/DC, DC/AC, switching circuits, gate drivers) aligned with functional safety.
• Perform simulations and calculations to support component selection (IGBT, SiC MOSFET, capacitors, inductors).
• Design and support PCB development, considering thermal performance and signal integrity.
• Support EMC-compliant design practices, DFMEA, risk assessments, and design reviews.
• Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, prototype, and benchmarking teams.
• Support customer meetings and communicate technical concepts to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Contribute documentation, design processes, and release activities for electronic products.
• Support quality problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to R&D and evaluation of new technologies for power electronics applications; lead responses to RFIs/RFQs.
• Stay informed on new products and regulatory requirements.
• Lead customer proposal meetings and internal gate reviews for new business approval.
• Collaborate with prototype, production manufacturing, benchmarking teams and incorporate new features into the design roadmap.
• Represent the company as a technical expert when meeting with clients.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

French/English bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

PhD in Electrical Engineering (bonus)

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape

SPICE

Polarion/DOORS/JAMA

Job description

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world’s original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop power electronic circuits (DC/DC, DC/AC, magnetic components, switching circuits, gate drivers) aligned with functional safety (ISO 26262).


• Perform simulations and calculations to support component selection (IGBT, SiC MOSFET, capacitors, inductors, control circuits).


• Design and support PCB development, considering thermal performance and signal integrity.


• Support EMC-compliant design practices, DFMEA, risk assessments, and design reviews.


• Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, prototype, and benchmarking teams.


• Support customer meetings and communicate technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.


• Contribute documentation, design processes, and release activities for electronic products.


• Support quality problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Contribute to R&D and evaluation of new technologies for power electronics applications. Lead responses to customer RFI/RFQ for new product development


• Stay informed on new products from our competitors, as well as regulatory requirements


• Lead customer proposal meetings, as well as internal gate reviews for new business approval


• Collaborate with prototype, production manufacturing, benchmarking teams and incorporate new/unique features into the design roadmap


• Represent the companyas a technical expertwhen meeting with clients

Education and Qualifications

• Master’s degreein electrical engineering with a focus on Power Electronics. PhD is a plus.


• 3+ years with a Master’s degreeor 1+ years with a PhD


• Knowledge ofAltiumDesigner and or other common PCB CAD tools


• Knowledge of simulation tools MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape, SPICE


• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, JAMA is a plus


• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.


• Experience inautomotive functional safety according to ISO26262 is a plus.


• French/English bilingual is a plus


• Confident and effective communicator capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders in multi-disciplinary teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proactive, self-driven, and organized with the ability to prioritize effectively.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.