Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Power Electronics Engineer to specification, design, develop, and validate on‑board power conversion modules. You will serve as the SME for vehicle installed power converters and guide D&R, test, and systems engineers to ensure robust interfaces with vehicle modules.

You will lead design reviews, perform worst‑case circuit analysis, and collaborate with suppliers/test labs on EMC plans, ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE/UL/SAE standards. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Power Electronics or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, or DC/AC power converter topologies.
• Experience with hardware circuit simulation and component selection.
• Familiarity with SiC and GaN power devices.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, UL and SAE safety and performance standards.
• Ability to write test plans and conduct lab tests for high‑power converter performance.
• Experience with 8D failure analysis and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, develop, and validate on-board power conversion modules.
• Act as SME for vehicle-installed power converters and guide D&R, test, and systems engineers.
• Develop interfaces with vehicle and accessory modules.
• Lead design reviews and worst-case circuit analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers and approved test labs to execute EMC tests.
• Ensure designs meet regional standards and code compliance (IEC, IEEE, UL, SAE).
• Provide hardware support to troubleshoot system faults and errors.
• Stay updated on technology advances through focus groups and forums.
• Domestic and international travel up to 10%.

Skills

power conversion modules

power converter topologies

hardware circuit simulation

component selection

magnetics characteristics

high‑power semiconductor switching

thermal challenges

EMC challenges

safety standards

performance standards

Education

Master’s degree in Power Electronics / Electrical & Computer Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the specification, design, development, and validation of on-board power conversion modules.
• Act as the subject matter expert of vehicle installed power converters and provide technical guidance to D&R, test, and systems engineers on the team.
• Develop and ensure robust interface with vehicle and accessory modules.
• Lead design reviews and worst‑case circuit analysis.
• Develop and work with supplier and Ford approved test lab to execute EMC test plan.
• Develop a solution that meets regional standards and code compliance including IEC, GBT, UL and CE standards from IEEE, and others.
• Ensure design meets functional safety standards.
• Provide hardware support to resolve user concerns, investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors.
• Stay connected with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technology advancements to keep the team abreast of the latest technological solutions.
• Domestic and International Travel Required up to 10%.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Power Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
  • Use of various power converter topologies AC/DC, DC/DC, or DC/AC.
  • Hardware circuit simulation and component selection.
  • Use of characteristics of magnetics and high‑power semiconductor switching devices, including SiC and GaN.
  • Use of the thermal and EMC challenges of high‑power converter design.
  • Use of various power converter‑related safety and performance standards and code compliance including IEC, IEEE, UL and SAE.
  • Write test plans and conduct lab tests for high‑power converter performance verification and debugging.
  • Conduct failure analysis using tools including 8D and work with suppliers to resolve product quality issues.

Hard Skills

• power conversion modules
• power converter topologies
• hardware circuit simulation
• component selection
• magnetics characteristics
• high‑power semiconductor switching devices
• thermal challenges
• EMC challenges
• safety standards
• performance standards

Soft Skills

• technical guidance
• leadership
• troubleshooting
• communication
• collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• IEC certification
• IEEE certification
• UL certification
• SAE certification