Power Electronics

Global Connect Technologies; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Power Electronics Control System Engineer based in Fargo, North Dakota to develop electrification control solutions. The ideal candidate will possess at least a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have experience in power electronics and control algorithms. Responsibilities include developing control solutions and conducting simulations for electric drive and vehicle assessments. This long-term contract role has strong potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in power electronics or control algorithm development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
• Experience simulating power electronics and electric machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrification control solutions for various applications.
• Evaluate control designs through various testing methods.
• Interface with stakeholders to gather control system requirements.

Skills

Power electronics development

Control algorithm development

MATLAB proficiency

Simulink proficiency

Effective communication

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. degree in Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape

Job description

Employment Type: Long-term Contract (Strong potential for extension)

Power Electronics Control System Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Develop electrification control solutions at both component and system levels for a broad range of applications using a model‑based design approach.
• Evaluate control designs through analysis, simulation, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing, laboratory testing, and field testing.
• Interface with stakeholders to develop control system requirements that support vehicle electrification solutions.
• Conduct electric drive and vehicle system simulations to support control system development and vehicle performance assessments.

What Skills You Need

• 1 or more years of experience in power electronics or control algorithm development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
• Experience simulating power electronics, electric machines, and/or control systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Relevant academic research experience will be equally considered.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Hands‑on laboratory or vehicle testing experience with power electronics or electric motors.
• Experience with Hardware‑in‑Loop testing.
• Experience with auto‑code generation and embedded software implementation on microcontrollers and FPGAs.
• Working knowledge of version control and Agile software development
• Experience with advanced research topics.
• Experience with power electronics hardware or software design.
• Experience with advanced control systems and techniques such as observers, model predictive control, filter design, etc.
• Experience with power electronics control and electric motor control.
• M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on power electronics and/or control systems.

Education

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.