Power Electronics Engineer

Akkodis; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a hands-on power electronics engineer to drive the development of next-generation DC/DC power products from concept to production. You will join a cutting-edge engineering organization focused on advanced power conversion solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams, manufacturing partners, and customers.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience, expertise in power conversion design, high-frequency magnetics, and switching power supplies, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on power electronics design experience.
• Experience with DC/DC power converters and VRMs.
• Strong knowledge of high-power, high-frequency design and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC/DC power conversion products.
• Lead all phases from concept to manufacturing release.
• Design and analyze DC/DC converters, high-frequency magnetics, analog/mixed-signal circuits.
• Component selection, evaluation, simulation, testing.
• Develop specifications and engineering docs.
• PCB layout reviews for electrical, thermal, manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot design, performance, reliability issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, test, and product engineering.
• Interface with customers to understand requirements.
• Drive improvements for performance, reliability, cost optimization.

Skills

Power electronics

High-frequency magnetics

Switching PSUs

PCB layout

EMC/EMI design

Control systems

Analog/mixed-signal

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Join a cutting-edge engineering organization focused on the design and development of advanced power conversion solutions. In this role, you will be a key contributor in the development of next-generation DC/DC power products, driving innovation from concept through production while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, manufacturing partners, and customers.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on power electronics engineer with deep expertise in power conversion design, high-frequency magnetics, and switching power supplies, along with a proven track record of bringing products from concept through commercialization.

This role will pay between $125,000 to $140,000 plus great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced DC/DC power conversion products utilizing innovative power electronics technologies.
• Lead all phases of product development from concept, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, and manufacturing release.
• Design and analyze:
• DC/DC power converters
• High-frequency magnetic components
• Analog and mixed-signal circuits
• Power management and control circuits
• Perform component selection, evaluation, simulation, testing, and validation.
• Develop functional specifications and detailed engineering documentation.
• Conduct PCB layout reviews to ensure optimal electrical, thermal, and manufacturability performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design, performance, and reliability issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, test, and product engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Interface directly with customers to understand technical requirements and support product development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing power electronics products.
• Experience designing one or more of the following:
• AC/DC Power Supplies
• Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs)
• Strong knowledge of switching power supply topologies, power converter architectures, and control methodologies.
• Experience using simulation and modeling tools for power electronics design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques for high-power and high-frequency applications.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience with feedback control systems and compensation techniques.
• Familiarity with analog and digital interface circuitry.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing products for high-reliability, industrial, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, or data center applications.
• Proven experience bringing products from concept through production release.
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Knowledge of thermal management and reliability analysis for power conversion systems

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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