Senior Power Electronics Designer

Verafin; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wireless power technology company in Mount Pearl is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Designer to design advanced power conversion stages. Candidates should have significant experience in power electronics design, particularly in DC-DC converters and high-frequency systems, along with a strong educational background. The role offers a collaborative environment with innovative projects and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee stock option plan

Participation in a GRRSP

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years industry experience in power electronics design.
• Proven design experience in DC-DC converters and high-frequency switching power stages.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-frequency power stages for wireless power applications.
• Evaluate novel power converter topologies for high-efficiency systems.
• Collaborate with RF and mechanical teams on interface requirements.

Skills

Power electronics design

High-frequency switching

Thermal and EMI management

Schematic capture in Altium or KiCAD

SPICE and Matlab simulation

Lab experience with high-voltage systems

Education

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

Senior Power Electronics Designer

Solace Power Inc. is seeking to hire a Senior Power Electronics Designer.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

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At Solace Power Inc., we are pioneering the future of wireless power technology. As a close-knit team of around seventy people, we push the limits and redefine how the world thinks about wireless power. Our innovative solutions cater to complex requirements in telecommunications, automotive, aerospace and defense and various other industries, and we are excited to bring truly groundbreaking products to market.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Designer to design and implement advanced power conversion stages used in our wireless power systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in high-efficiency power stage design, power conversion, motor drive systems, and thermal and EMI management, with a track record of delivering robust, production-ready solutions in industrial, automotive, or consumer power applications.

This is a design and development position with significant opportunity for technical innovation and influence on next-gen product architecture.

Your Day-to-Day at Solace Power:

• Design and development of high-frequency power stages for wireless power applications (kHz–MHz range).
• Develop and evaluate novel power converter topologies for high-efficiency systems.
• Design DC-DC converters, high-frequency inverters, synchronous rectifiers, and associated control circuitry.
• Simulate topologies & circuits and validate via bench testing.
• Select and characterize wide-bandgap devices (GaN/SiC) & gate drivers for high-speed operation.
• Support integration of power electronics with digital control platforms.
• Collaborate with RF and mechanical teams on interface requirements and system behavior.
• Participate in design reviews, test planning, and cross-functional development.
• Support reliability/derating studies, fault analysis, and safety mechanisms.
• Assist with certification activity & compliance (IEC/UL/automotive standards, EMI/EMC).
• Develop and contribute to Solace’s IP portfolio.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years industry experience in power electronics design.
• Proven design experience in DC-DC converters and high-frequency switching power stages.
• Strong understanding of soft-switching topologies.
• Hands-on lab experience with high-voltage/high-frequency systems.
• Deep familiarity with GaN/SiC power devices and gate drive techniques.
• Experience with EMI mitigation and power stage layout best practices.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium or KiCAD.
• Strong simulation and analysis skills including SPICE, Matlab.
• Capable of performing electromagnetic FEA, including parasitic extraction, and thermal analysis.
• A good understanding of design constraints relating clearance and creepage rules.

Preferred Experience

• Wireless power systems exposure.
• Automotive power conversion, telecom, or industrial systems.
• Digital control of power electronics.
• Compliance knowledge: UL/IEC/FCC/CE, thermal and reliability design.
• Why Join Us:
  Be part of a company that is redefining wireless power technology.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values fun, courage, teamwork, and diverse perspectives.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in a GRRSP and employee stock option plan.

Note on Qualifications and Experience: Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that equity-priority individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Solace Power, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Join us at Solace Power Inc. and be a part of our journey to revolutionize wireless power technology!