Power Electronics Engineer

EV.Careers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

10 company-paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA accounts

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

EV charging stations

Job summary

EV.Careers partners with a leader in sustainable EV charging technology to recruit a Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in high‑voltage, high‑power systems (480V+, 500kW‑1MW). You will establish and lead failure analysis for MW‑scale power systems, working with customers and cross‑functional teams to solve complex challenges.

This role is systems‑level and hands‑on, emphasizing analytical work over routine lab tasks, with direct impact on product quality, reliability, and customer

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5–10 years hands-on experience with high-voltage (480V+) and high-power (500kW‑1MW) systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis on high-voltage, high-power systems (480V+; 500kW‑1MW).
• Conduct root cause analysis on field returns using FMEA, 8D, and RCA methodologies.
• Analyze interaction between power electronics hardware and embedded software/controls.
• Implement tests to replicate failure modes and validate corrective actions.
• Utilize statistical tools to analyze failure data and identify trends.

Skills

Power electronics

High voltage

Failure analysis

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Systems thinking

Communication

Customer-facing

Cross-functional

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Charlotte, United States | Posted on 04/23/2026

EV.Careers is partnering with a leader in sustainable EV charging technology to find a Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in high-voltage, high-power electronics. This is a systems-level role where you'll establish and lead failure analysis processes for MW-scale power systems, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges related to UPS systems, solar inverters, and electric drives.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Work on megawatt-scale (500kW-1MW) power systems - significantly more complex than typical power electronics roles
• 90% technical analysis - not buried in a lab
• Systems-level thinking required: understand how power electronics and software interact
• Direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across mission-critical infrastructure

Your Responsibilities:

Analysis & Problem-Solving:

• Perform detailed failure analysis on high-voltage (480V+), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems with similar components to UPS units, solar inverters, and electric drives
• Conduct root cause analysis on field returns and production units using FMEA, 8D, and RCA methodologies
• Analyze the interaction between power electronics hardware and embedded software/controls
• Implement tests to replicate failure modes and validate corrective actions
• Utilize statistical tools and software to analyze failure data and identify trends

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Manage customer concerns with 360-degree analysis approach
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through detailed reports and presentations
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement teams to implement improvements
• Coordinate repair and analysis activities across departments to meet deadlines efficiently
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of failures and analyses
• Develop repair strategies and continuously improve analysis methods
• Perform risk assessments to prevent future failuresDrive process and product improvements based on field data

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineeringor closely related field (This is critical for the technical depth required)
• 5-10 years of hands-on experiencewith high-voltage (480V minimum), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems
• Industry-specific background in ONE OR MORE:
  • UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
  • Solar inverters / renewable energy systems
  • Electric drives / motor drives / VFDs
  • DC fast charging
• Deep technical expertisein power electronics, including experience repairing and analyzing complex equipment
• Systems-level thinking:Ability to understand and explain power electronics + software/controls interaction
• Proven experiencewith failure analysis techniques: FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsfor complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills:Must present findings to both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Customer-facing experiencemanaging technical concerns and field issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments

What You'll Gain:

• Work on cutting-edge, MW-scale power systems in sustainable mobility infrastructure
• Move from component-level to systems-level architecture
• Escape corporate bureaucracy - mid-size company with direct impact
• PTO days
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Relocation financial assistance if needed
• Parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
• Life and accident insurance
• Short/long-term disability plans
• Retirement Savings: Company contributions and matching to your 401(k) plan
• On-Site Amenities in Charlotte: Ergonomic workstations, on-site gym, and EV charging stations