Electrical Engineer III

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an Electrical Engineer III in Sunnyvale, CA focused on magnetic components for power electronics. You will design inductors and transformers, run simulations, and build a component library to drive next-generation power modules.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in power electronics or magnetics, hands-on lab experience, and a Bachelor's in a related field; a Master's is preferred. On-site role offering cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics and Materials Science or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in power electronics or magnetics.
• Hands-on lab experience and ability to design magnetic components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop magnetic components (inductors, transformers, integrated magnetics) for power electronics with a focus on performance and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain a magnetic component library with models, material properties and design guidelines.
• Perform electromagnetic and system-level simulations (SPICE, Ansys Maxwell, MATLAB) to evaluate power module performance.
• Analyze core loss, copper loss, thermal behavior, and electromagnetic fields to optimize designs.
• Prototype, test, and validate magnetic components using lab equipment.
• Perform system-level evaluation of magnetic components within power modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including power electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing.
• Prepare technical documentation, simulation reports and test plans.

Skills

Power electronics

Magnetic component design

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics and Materials Science or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Maxwell

Ansys

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

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Location: SVTC at Sunnyvale, CA Department: R&D Position: Electrical Engineer III

Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer III to join our Engineering team with a strong focus on magnetic components design for power electronics applications. This role will contribute to the development of next-generation power modules by designing and optimizing inductors, transformers, and related magnetic components, as well as building component libraries and performing system-level simulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about power electronics, with the ability to bridge component-level design and system-level performance validation.

RESPONIBILITIES

• Design and develop magnetic components (inductors, transformers, and integrated magnetics) for power electronics applications with a focus on performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain a magnetic component library, including models, material properties, and design guidelines for internal reuse.
• Perform electromagnetic and system-level simulations (e.g., SPICE, Ansys Maxwell, Simplis, MATLAB) to evaluate power module performance and efficiency.
• Conduct detailed analysis of core loss, copper loss, thermal behavior, and electromagnetic fields to optimize designs.
• Prototype, test, and validate magnetic components using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, LCR meters).
• Perform system-level evaluation of magnetic components within power modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including power electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, simulation reports, and test plans.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of power electronics and magnetic component design principles.
• Experience with magnetic design tools (Maxwell, Ansys, SPICE, MATLAB or similar).
• Knowledge of inductor and transformer design.
• Hands-on lab experience.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics and Materials Science or related discipline (Master's preferred). 2+ years of experience in power electronics or magnetics. Experience with magnetic component design, simulation, and testing preferred.

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