Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics & Thermal

appliedengineering; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life,di sabil

Paid overtime

Flexible work

Job summary

Applied Engineering in North Dakota is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in power electronics and thermal systems. Hybrid work with travel to Faribault, MN; candidates must live within driving distance of a major airport, e.g., Fargo.

You will drive cost savings, perform electrical design, modeling and CFD analyses, and optimize high‑power electronic assemblies for reliability and efficiency. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical design, modeling, and documentation.
• Knowledge of power conversion theory and high‑power electrical systems.
• Experience with power electronics, including IGBT‑based systems and high‑frequency switching architectures.
• Experience designing or analyzing high‑frequency busbars, including skin‑effect considerations, materials, and topology optimization.
• Experience with CFD/CFX analysis for electronics cooling and thermal‑management applications.
• Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and ECR processes.
• Ability to identify and execute design improvements that support cost, quality, and performance goals.
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems and product lines.
• Perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing electrical assemblies.
• Apply power conversion theory to optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Design and analyze power‑electronics systems, including IGBT‑based topologies and high‑frequency switching architectures.
• Develop and optimize high‑frequency busbar designs, including skin‑effect considerations, materials selection, and topology improvements.
• Support research, development, and engineering initiatives, including concept development and early‑stage electrical design.
• Conduct CFD/CFX analysis to evaluate electronics cooling, airflow, and thermal performance.
• Design and validate electronics cooling strategies and thermal‑management solutions for high‑power assemblies.
• Contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality, reduce variation, and streamline electrical assembly processes.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CFD/CFX

Job description

Applied Engineering in North Dakota is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in power electronics and thermal systems. Hybrid work with travel to Faribault, MN; candidates must live within driving distance of a major airport, e.g., Fargo.

You will drive cost savings, perform electrical design, modeling and CFD analyses, and optimize high‑power electronic assemblies for reliability and efficiency. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential.