Power Electronics Design Engineer

Nexus Semiconductor Recruitment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in Austin is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to develop next-generation power devices. This hands-on role requires strong skills in gate driver design, PCB development, and circuit-level innovation. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Power Electronics or a Master's with relevant experience. Join a fast-moving team making a real impact in energy innovation with competitive salaries and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience for Ph.D. or 5+ years for M.S.
• Strong circuit-level skills in power electronics innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and test PCB-level gate drivers.
• Support customer-facing applications engineering.
• Characterize power devices and generate datasheets.
• Create white papers and technical documentation.
• Lead technician activities during prototyping.

Skills

Gate driver design

PCB development

Power converter and inverter circuits

SPICE simulation

Circuit analysis

Lab-based testing

Familiarity with IGBTs

Familiarity with MOSFETs

Proficiency in Altium

Education

Ph.D. in Power Electronics

M.S. in Power Electronics

Tools

Altium

SPICE tools

Job description

About the Company

Join a team shaping the future of power semiconductor technology. A pioneering semiconductor company in Austin is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to support the development of its next-generation bidirectional power switching devices. Their patented technology aims to transform efficiency and performance in power applications across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, energy storage, data centers, and industrial infrastructure.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, lab-focused role ideal for an engineer with strong circuit-level skills, a background in gate driver development, and a deep curiosity for power electronics innovation. You’ll work cross-functionally with R&D and applications teams to design, validate, and commercialize cutting-edge driver circuits and system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and test PCB-level gate drivers for converters, inverters, and solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs)
• Support customer-facing applications engineering during integration and testing
• Characterize power devices and modules and generate datasheets and technical benchmarks
• Create and contribute to white papers, technical documentation, and presentations
• Lead technician activities in the lab during prototyping and validation phases

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of gate driver design and PCB development
• Experience with power converter and inverter circuits, ideally in high-power/high-voltage environments
• Hands-on skills in SPICE simulation, circuit analysis, and lab-based testing
• Familiarity with IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC, BJT, and FRD devices
• Proficiency in Altium, SPICE tools, and lab instrumentation
• Bonus: experience with microcontroller programming (C++ or Python)

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Power Electronics with 3+ years of industry experience, or M.S. with 5+ years in hands-on power electronics roles

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a small, fast-moving team making a real impact in energy innovation. The work is challenging and rewarding, with visibility across the product lifecycle and significant room for growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where innovation thrives.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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