Power Electronics Controls Engineer

IntePros; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IntePros is seeking an expert in embedded systems design for a hybrid role in Burlington, VT. You will be responsible for developing control algorithms and software for high-power electronic systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has substantial experience in embedded systems and power electronics. You will contribute to design validation and product launch efforts, ensuring the success of high-performance applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience designing embedded control systems for power electronics.
• Hands-on experience writing control loops for embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate control algorithms for high-power electronic systems.
• Develop and modify embedded control software for microcontrollers.
• Support interdisciplinary design reviews and feasibility studies.

Skills

Embedded control system design

Low-level control loops

Power electronics knowledge

Debugging skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

STM32

Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio

Job description

Location: Burlington VT - Hybrid - 3/2 as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate control algorithms for high‑power electronic systems
• Develop and modify embedded control software for microcontrollers, DSPs, and related embedded platforms
• Write and tune low‑level control loops for power conversion and grid‑connected applications
• Support interdisciplinary design reviews, feasibility studies, system testing, and product development efforts
• Participate in development testing, qualification testing, and production launch activities
• Conduct failure analysis, troubleshooting, and engineering evaluations on hardware and control systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design reports, test procedures, and operating manuals
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product teams, and customer‑facing stakeholders to define requirements and support project execution
• Support embedded systems design, integration, and validation in commercial power electronics environments
• Contribute to continuous improvement across design, testing, validation, and production readiness processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience designing, developing, or validating embedded control systems for power electronics or hardware‑based applications
• Hands‑on experience writing low‑level control loops for embedded platforms such as microcontrollers, DSPs, or microprocessors
• Embedded software development experience with MCU/DSP environments such as STM32, Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio, or similar platforms
• Experience testing, validating, and troubleshooting hardware, embedded systems, or high‑power electronic equipment
• Knowledge of power electronics systems such as inverters, converters, rectifiers, energy storage systems, industrial power systems, or grid‑connected equipment
• Exposure to grid‑connected control strategies such as grid‑following controls, grid‑forming controls, or droop control algorithms
• Experience with control validation tools or methods, including Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop testing or similar platforms
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, CANbus, OPC‑UA, or Ethernet TCP/IP
• Exposure to grid interconnection, safety, or control software standards such as UL 1998, IEEE 1547, or UL 1741
• Strong technical documentation, debugging, and cross‑functional engineering collaboration skills