Power Electronics Design Engineer

Astek; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance SEK 5,000

Career growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Challenging projects with leading行业

Job summary

Astek Sweden is seeking a hands-on Power Electronics System Engineer in Gothenburg to own system design and requirements engineering for the inverter, driving vehicle-level requirements down to components and coordinating HW/SW interfaces.

You will work in a cross-functional team on traction inverter development for EVs, bringing a strong background in power electronics and experience with Matlab/Simulink and Carweaver.

Qualifications

• Experience with traction inverter systems and DC/AC conversion.
• Structured breakdown of vehicle-level requirements to subsystems.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Experience collaborating with electrical, software and mechanical teams.

Skills

Inverter system design

Requirements elicitation

System safety design (ISO 26262)

Stakeholder management

HW/SW interfaces

Power electronics

Electrical engineering basics

Motor control fundamentals

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Carweaver

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading OEM in the electrified vehicle space. They are looking for a hands‑on Power Electronics System Engineer with a strong background in traction inverter development — ideally from a Tier‑1 automotive supplier.

About the role

You will own system design and requirements engineering for the inverter — the core component responsible for converting DC from the battery pack to AC for the traction motor. Working in a cross‑functional team, you will drive requirements from vehicle level down to component, managing both hardware and software interfaces.

We believe you have experience with

• Inverter system design (DC/AC conversion, gate driving, thermal management)
• Requirement elicitation and structured breakdown to subsystem level
• System safety design in accordance with ISO 26262
• Stakeholder management across electrical, software, and mechanical teams
• Supplier technical support and interface management
• Several years of experience with traction inverters or power conversion systems for EV — from a Tier‑1 supplier or equivalent environment
• Solid understanding of both HW and SW aspects of power electronics
• Experience with electric drive systems and motor control fundamentals
• Proficiency in requirement management, ISO 26262, and ASPICE
• Hands‑on experience with Matlab/Simulink and Carweaver
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Why work at Astek Sweden?

Astek is driven by a strong spirit of curiosity and a genuine passion for technology. This curiosity is at the core of everything we do, from how we drive innovation and product development to how we build long‑term client relationships and create value in every assignment, every day.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow alongside some of the most skilled engineers and technical experts in the industry, in an environment where learning and development are key.

What we offer

• Take part in exciting and challenging projects with leading industry players
• Enjoy strong opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Be part of a supportive culture where we help each other succeed and have fun together
• Great benefits – including a wellness allowance of SEK 5,000