Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics & Thermal

appliedengineering; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 116,269,000 - 169,445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, and其他保险

Job summary

Applied Engineering in Wisconsin is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics & Thermal Systems to join our regional team. The role emphasizes power‑electronics design, thermal management, and collaboration across multiple sites with a hybrid work schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in electrical engineering, hands‑on experience with high‑power systems, IGBT topologies, and expertise in CFD/CFX simulations to optimize reliability and efficiency.

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.
• Ability to identify and execute design improvements that support cost, quality, and performance goals.
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently and as a team member.

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.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability.
• Contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests.

Skills

Electrical design

Modeling

Documentation

Power conversion theory

Power electronics

High-frequency topology

CFD/CFX analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CFD/CFX tools

Job description

Applied Engineering in Wisconsin is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics & Thermal Systems to join our regional team. The role emphasizes power‑electronics design, thermal management, and collaboration across multiple sites with a hybrid work schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in electrical engineering, hands‑on experience with high‑power systems, IGBT topologies, and expertise in CFD/CFX simulations to optimize reliability and efficiency.