Electrical Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in the United States is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to translate customer requirements into product specifications and to design and verify power electronics circuits for HV applications.

You will work on Gen4 EME board-level design, Buck/Boost converters, EMI/EMC considerations, and VeriStand-based HIL testing, with hands-on hardware debugging and system-level validation.

Qualifications

• Experience in power electronics circuit design, analysis, and testing.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and worst-case circuit analysis.
• Hands-on with Buck and Boost topologies and 800V+ HV systems.
• Experience with EMI/EMC and hardware testing.

Responsibilities

• Translate D&V and EME requirements into product specifications.
• Design and test power electronics circuits per requirements.
• Validate performance at component and system levels.
• Integrate EME and DCE with powertrain inverter systems.
• Prepare analysis and validation reports.
• Perform WCCA and DFMEA.
• Design and test Buck and Boost converter topologies.
• Assess EMI/EMC impact on design.
• Design, test inductors and filters.
• Hardware testing and debugging with scopes and meters.
• VeriStand-based HIL testing.
• Troubleshoot independently and deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Power electronics

DFMEA

Worst-case analysis

Buck/Boost

High voltage HV

EMI/EMC

VeriStand HIL

Hardware debugging

Tools

VeriStand

PXIe systems

PCB design tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Power Electronics Engineer with experience in design and verification (D&V), electrical and mechanical engineering (EME) requirements, power electronics circuit design, and hardware testing. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Buck and Boost converter topologies, high‑voltage power electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing using VeriStand.

The candidate will be responsible for translating customer requirements into product specifications, designing and testing power electronics circuits, and validating performance at both the component and system levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and translate Design & Verification (D&V) and EME requirements into detailed product specifications.
• Conduct Gen4 EME board‑level design and testing of power electronics circuits, including Buck trays, Boost trays, and Supervisory boards, based on customer requirements.
• Ensure customer‑required features and performance specifications are implemented and validated at both the product and circuit levels.
• Set up and integrate EME and DCE systems with powertrain inverter systems.
• Perform system‑level evaluations and prepare comprehensive analysis and validation reports.
• Conduct worst‑case circuit analysis (WCCA) and evaluate component failure modes using design FMEA (DFMEA).
• Design, analyze, and test Buck and Boost converter topologies.
• Evaluate the impact of EMI/EMC on power electronics circuit design and component selection.
• Perform inductor and filter design, testing, and validation.
• Conduct hardware testing, troubleshooting, and debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other laboratory equipment.
• Perform power electronics hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing using VeriStand.
• Work independently to troubleshoot technical issues, analyze test results, and deliver engineering solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in power electronics circuit design, analysis, and testing.
• Experience with worst‑case circuit analysis and component failure mode analysis.
• Knowledge of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Hands‑on experience with Buck and Boost converter topologies.
• Experience working with high‑voltage systems above 800V and high‑current switching devices.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC principles and their impact on circuit design.
• Experience with inductor and filter design, testing, and validation.

2. Hands‑On Hardware Testing

• Practical experience with soldering and electronic hardware debugging.
• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience with PXIe systems and interfacing sensors.
• Familiarity with DCE and EME hardware.
• Experience working with high‑voltage power supplies and associated test equipment.

3. Software and Simulation Tools

• Experience with schematic design and PCB design tools.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation software.
• Experience with power electronics Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing using VeriStand.

4. Additional Requirements

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical tasks effectively.
• Strong technical documentation and engineering report‑writing skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines strong theoretical knowledge of power electronics with practical experience in circuit design, high‑voltage hardware testing, system integration, and performance validation. Experience with Buck/Boost converters, EMI/EMC analysis, and VeriStand‑based HIL testing is particularly important.