Power Electronics Design Engineer — Gate Driver Expert

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

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.