Hardware Design Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

No PTO beyond legal requirements

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to support the development of advanced inverter hardware for Bethlehem, PA.

The candidate will bring 6+ years of hands-on experience in DC/AC inverter design, IGBT/MOSFET topologies, and Altium-based schematics and multilayer PCBs, collaborating with firmware teams to deliver robust power conversion systems and ensure EMI/EMC compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on power electronics hardware design experience.
• Proven expertise in DC/AC inverter development with IGBT/MOSFET topologies.
• Proficient in gate driver, isolation, and protection circuit design.
• Experience with Altium Designer for schematics and PCB layouts.
• Experience integrating microcontrollers in real-time control systems.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with firmware and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC/AC inverter hardware using IGBT/MOSFET topologies.
• Develop gate driver circuits, isolation interfaces, and protection circuits.
• Create electrical schematics and multilayer PCBs using Altium Designer.
• Integrate microcontrollers and real-time control systems.
• Evaluate components, power devices, magnetics, and sensing parts.
• Perform power loss calculations and thermal analysis for efficiency.
• Collaborate with firmware teams to support inverter operation and fault handling.
• Design current and voltage sensing circuits.
• Conduct hardware testing and validation with oscilloscopes and analyzers.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and document design specs.

Skills

Inverter design (DC/AC)

IGBT/MOSFET topologies

Gate driver circuits

Altium Designer

Microcontroller integration

EMI/EMC compliance

PCB layout (multilayer)

Testing with oscilloscopes

Power electronics hardware

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 6+ Years

Visa: Any Visa

Job Summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and validation of advanced power conversion systems for Myers Systems in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics hardware design, particularly DC/AC inverter development using IGBT and MOSFET power topologies. Candidates should have strong expertise in gate driver circuits, protection circuits, multilayer PCB design using Altium, microcontroller integration, and hardware testing.

The role involves developing reliable inverter hardware, optimizing power conversion efficiency, collaborating with firmware teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable EMI/EMC standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC/AC inverter hardware using IGBT and MOSFET-based power topologies.
• Develop gate driver circuits, isolation interfaces, and protection circuits for overcurrent, overvoltage, and short-circuit conditions.
• Create electrical schematics and multilayer PCB designs using Altium Designer.
• Integrate microcontrollers and real-time control systems into power electronics hardware.
• Evaluate and select key electronic components, including power devices, magnetics, and sensing components.
• Perform power loss calculations, thermal analysis, and efficiency optimization.
• Collaborate with firmware engineering teams to integrate control hardware and support inverter operation and fault handling.
• Design and implement current and voltage sensing circuits.
• Conduct hardware testing, debugging, and validation using oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
• Ensure hardware designs meet applicable EMI/EMC compliance requirements.
• Support prototype development, hardware validation, and system-level optimization.
• Prepare and maintain engineering design documentation and technical specifications.
• Identify design improvements to enhance inverter performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in power electronics or electrical hardware design.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and developing DC/AC inverters.
• Experience with IGBT and MOSFET-based power electronics topologies.
• Proficiency in designing gate driver circuits, isolation interfaces, and protection circuits.
• Hands-on experience creating schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Experience with microcontroller-based real-time control integration.
• Knowledge of power loss calculations, thermal analysis, and efficiency optimization.
• Experience with power device selection, magnetics, and sensing components.
• Hands-on hardware testing and debugging experience using oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
• Experience designing current and voltage sensing circuits.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with firmware and cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial power conversion systems and inverter platforms.
• Experience with hardware-firmware integration and inverter fault handling.
• Knowledge of overcurrent, overvoltage, and short-circuit protection techniques.
• Experience supporting prototype development and system optimization.
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience improving inverter performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Pay Scale

- Anticipated annual salary range: $100k- $110k per year.

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits:

A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.