Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics

Creare; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creare is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to develop electrical designs for high-power converters and motor drives in Hanover, NH. You will contribute to proposals, requirements, design analyses, and testing, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, software, mechanical, and thermal engineers.

The role emphasizes qualification and production testing, design reviews, and clear communication of complex concepts to firmware teams and customers, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Requires a formal degree in electrical engineering (BSEE/MSEE or PhD with experience).
• Strong understanding of power converter topologies and the ability to assess tradeoffs.
• Experience with power semiconductors (Si/SiC/GaN), gate drive design, and analog/digital support circuits.
• Experience with power converter filters including magnetics and capacitors.
• Understanding of semiconductor power dissipation and thermal design.
• Knowledge of PCB design and ability to guide reliable layouts.
• Ability to communicate with firmware teams and support test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for AC/DC power converters, SSCBs, and motor drives.
• Support all stages of product development from proposal to customer support.
• Collaborate with engineers across electrical, software, mechanical, and thermal disciplines.

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Ph.D. with 3-5 years

Power electronics knowledge

Circuit design and control theory

Thermal design and magnetics

Job description

Join Creare’s highly accomplished engineers and technicians in Hanover, NH to apply your expertise to a variety of challenging power electronics applications. We are a product-focused engineering and production organization delivering high-power DC/DC converters and solid-state circuit breakers to the military, sending space-grade motor drives to orbit, and generating power on the sea floor. Demonstrate your ability to succeed on a variety of R&D projects working in multidisciplinary teams of electrical, software, mechanical, and thermal experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for AC or DC power converters, SSCBs, and motor drives.
• Support every stage of product development including proposal, requirements definition, design, analysis, build, test, integration, and customer support.
• Benefit from and contribute to mentorship and collaboration from EEs and other engineers in the group.

Professional Requirements

• Candidate must have a BSEE or MSEE with at least 5-10 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 3-5 years of experience.
• Practical understanding of power converter topologies and ability to research and understand tradeoffs for a variety of applications
• Experience in power semiconductor selection (Si / SiC / GaN MOSFETs, Diodes), design of gate drive, design of analog and digital supporting circuits
• Experience with power converter filter design including magnetics and capacitors
• Understanding of semiconductor power dissipation and thermal design
• Knowledge of circuit board design and ability to provide detailed instructions for reliable and effective layouts
• Knowledge of control theory and ability to communicate instructions and concepts to firmware developers for robust performance
• Ability to perform and oversee qualification and production testing, including developing and executing test procedures, reporting results, and contributing to safety reviews
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally by contributing to proposals, progress reports, design reviews, and presentations

Compensation

Creare is a lifestyle company near world-class outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing within a short drive to Boston, New York and Montreal. We offer a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, and a range of medical plan offerings. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment. Base annual salary range of $90,000 - $160,000 based on level of education completed, and years of relevant experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)