HVDC Power Electronics Engineer – 800V Modules

MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client designs and develops high-voltage power modules, focusing on 800V HVDC applications and wide band gap devices. The role involves hands-on prototype development for 500 kHz–1 MHz DC/DC converters and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance, thermal, and cost targets.

Qualified candidates have an MS in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred), strong knowledge of power conversion topologies, and hands-on lab experience with test equipment and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• MS (or PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering.
• Lab skills with oscilloscope, function generators and test equipment.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, SIMetrix, Pspice/Ltspice and Ansys.

Responsibilities

• Circuit and module design for 800V HVDC power modules, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• System integration with other teams to meet performance, thermal, and cost requirements.
• Component selection for high-voltage circuits considering efficiency, reliability and cost.
• Testing and validation to ensure module meets specifications.

Skills

Power electronics knowledge

Lab skills (oscilloscope, function gen

Control loop design

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

SIMetrix

Pspice/Ltspice

Ansys

Job description

Our client designs, develops and globally supplies a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC, Power IC and Digital Power products. Their products are found in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles, TVs, home appliances, smart phones, power tools, and more! At the center of their innovation is their people, who bring passion, talent, and a collaborative atmosphere to a growing company. They offer an impressive benefit package and career development opportunities.

This position will work with cross functional teams for 800V HVDC power module design. Must have knowledge of power electronics, Si/wide band gap device field, hands-on development experience in prototype build for HV 500kHz–1MHz DC/DC converters.

Primary Job Duties

• Circuit and module design: Designing and developing power electronic modules for 800V HVDC applications, covering schematic capture and PCB layout.
• System integration: Collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure the power module meets performance, thermal management, and cost requirements.
• Component selection: Choosing appropriate components for high-voltage circuits, considering factors like efficiency, reliability, and cost.
• Testing and validation: Performing tests and troubleshooting to ensure the power module functions as designed and meets all specifications.

Qualifications

• M.S (Ph.D preferred) in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledgeable in power conversion topologies, power device, magnetics and control loop design
• Lab skills in using oscilloscope, function generators and test equipment
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, SIMetrix, Pspice/Ltspice, Ansys simulation