Power Electronics Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to perform Gen4 EME board-level design and testing for customer-driven requirements. You will validate circuit performance, configure EME and DCE with the Powertrain Inverter system, and prepare detailed analysis reports for system evaluation.

Required experience includes 5+ years in power electronics, B.E. in Electronics, and hands-on skills with high-voltage circuitry, DFMEA, and HV testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power electronics.
• Bachelor of Electronics or related field required.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and lead-across-board testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform Gen4 EME board-level design and circuit testing (Buck/Boost/topology boards).
• Ensure features and performance meet customer requirements at product and circuit levels.
• Set up EME and DCE with the Powertrain Inverter system and perform system evaluation.

Skills

Worst-case circuit analysis

DFMEA

Buck/Boost topologies

High-voltage design (>800V)

EMI/EMC awareness

Inductor and filter design

Independent work

Education

B.E. in Electronics or related field

Tools

NI VeriStand

Schematic/PCB design software

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to perform Gen4 EME board-level circuit design and testing based on customer requirements. The engineer will validate product and circuit performance, configure EME and DCE systems with the Powertrain Inverter system, and prepare analysis reports for system evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Gen4 EME board-level design and circuit testing, including Buck tray, Boost tray, and Supervisory board.
• Ensure customer-required features and performance levels are achieved at both product and circuit levels.
• Set up EME and DCE with the Powertrain Inverter system.
• Perform system evaluation and prepare analysis reports.

Required Technical Skills:

Power Electronics (Mandatory):

• Worst-case circuit analysis.
• Component failure mode analysis and DFMEA.
• Experience with Buck and Boost topologies.
• Experience with high-voltage systems above 800V and high-current switches.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC implications in design decisions.
• Inductor and filter design and testing.

Hands-on Equipment:

• Soldering equipment.
• Oscilloscope and multimeter.
• PXIe and interfacing sensors.
• DCE, EME, and high-voltage power supplies.

Software and Testing:

• Experience with schematic design, PCB design, or simulation software.
• Power electronics hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing using NI VeriStand.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong circuit design, testing, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Experience Required:

5+ years in the power electronics domain.

Qualification:

B.E. in Electronics or a related field.