Power Electronics Engineer

Ricardo; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer in Van Buren Township, MI, a hybrid role focused on delivering advanced AC/DC chargers, DC/DC converters and inverters for electrified systems. You will collaborate with systems, software/controls and mechanical teams to translate system requirements into robust, cost-effective components and architectures.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 5–6 years of high-voltage power electronics experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical engineering.
• 5-6 years of experience in high-voltage power electronics design, development and testing.
• Experience with DC/AC inverters, DC/DC converters and on-board chargers.
• Strong communication, client awareness and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test power electronics for electrified systems.
• Perform PCBA circuit simulation, schematics, layout and design reviews.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software/Controls and Mechanical teams.
• Decompose system requirements to drive component-level design.
• Develop modular, scalable architectures for LV and HV applications.
• Review components and designs for performance, quality and cost.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support troubleshooting in multiple formats.

Skills

Power electronics design

High voltage systems

AC/DC inverters

DC/DC converters

EMI/EMC awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Circuit simulation

PCB layout / schematics

Job description

Overview

Role: Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Van Buren Township, Michigan, US - Hybrid

Role ID: 2026-3358

Ricardo - Pushing Boundaries: A World leader in propulsion engineering from concept to production

Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specialising in complex propulsion, driveline, and energy systems. We work with customers globally to deliver end-to-end solutions from initial design through to full production. For over 110 years, we have been at the forefront of world changing engineering innovation, partnering with many of the world’s most ambitious organisations to improve performance, push boundaries, and accelerate progress.

Headquartered in Shoreham by Sea (UK), Ricardo brings together more than 1,000 experts and delivers in excess of 200 major programmes globally at any given time. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com

The Role

• Utilizing state of the art tools, design, develop, and test power electronics products for future electrified systems, including AC/DC chargers, DC/DC converters, inverters, EMI filters, bus bar specifications and all related internal components.
• PCBA Circuit Simulation, Schematics, Layout, and Design Review experience
• Work collaboratively with the Systems, Software/Controls, and Mechanical teams to ensure successful product development.
• Decompose system level requirements to drive component level design requirements.
• Work on a modular and scalable architecture that can be applied across LV and HV electrified systems.
• Responsible for the specification, design, development, testing & validation of power electronics for global electrified applications. This role can include bespoke designs, upgrade of existing designs, and applications engineering
• Utilize individual and group design, drawing, specification and code reviews to demonstrate and drive the application of robust technical fundamentals to optimize system performance, quality, DFM/DFA and cost.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support troubleshooting in multiple formats (8D, etc).
• Ability to review existing components and system designs to determine if they are adequate for use in multiple applications or if there is opportunity to improve on the existing design for upgraded performance.
• Creativity and innovative ideas for complex system and component challenges.
• Understanding of global industry standards and trends to provide the latest technology solutions.
• Leverage extensive product development assets including team members, test labs, and expert product development capabilities to deliver best-in-class performance, usability and quality.
• Work collaboratively across the North American and Global Ricardo group for international clients
• Recognized expertise, lead contributor.
• Provides guidance and support to others.
• Other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical engineering
• 5-6 years’ relevant experience in high-voltage power electronics design, development and testing – DC/AC Inverters, DCDC Converters, On-Board Chargers, Power Distribution in Automotive, On/Off-Highway, Motorsports, Stationary etc.
• Strong communication, client awareness, and problem-solving skills
• Ability ...