Power Electronics Engineer - (DATA CENTERS)

Ashton North LLC

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 200,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Ashton North LLC in San Jose, CA is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to join a newly forming R&D team focused on high-density, high-efficiency energy systems. This on-site role centers on MW-class power conversion platforms for data centers and large infrastructure, with emphasis on AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC technologies.

You will perform advanced development, prototyping, and platform R&D with hands-on lab work, run simulations, and collaborate with global teams across the US, Europe, and

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering required or strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, or inverter-based power systems.
Lab validation, testing, debugging, and system-level optimization must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

Advanced development, prototyping, and platform R&D for MW-class power systems.
Drive topology trade-offs, efficiency optimization, and thermal/EMI analysis.
Lead deep technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for high-power designs.
Collaborate with global R&D teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Skills

AC/DC Power

DC/DC Converters

HVDC/DC

Lab Validation

System Optimization

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence Allegro

Job description

POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

HIGH POWER CONVERSION (kW → MW)

San Jose, CA (On-Site Only)

COMPANY

Step into a high-impact R&D role with a global leader in power electronics, energy infrastructure, and advanced conversion technologies.

This organization is driving next-generation platforms including data center power architectures, containerized charging systems, and energy storage solutions.

WHY THEY VALUE AND APPRECIATE THEIR EMPLOYEES

Work on cutting-edge MW-class power systems … not sustaining legacy products
Be part of a ground-up R&D team build with high visibility and impact
Collaborate globally across U.S., Europe, and Asia
Innovation-driven culture … minimal bureaucracy
Direct exposure to real-world, high-power engineering challenges
Influence platform-level design decisions

YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY

You’ll be part of a newly forming R&D team, focused on building next-generation power conversion platforms that will shape the future of high-density, high-efficiency energy systems.

Individual Contributor role focused on advanced development, prototyping, and platform R&D … not production support.

Core focus: AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC/DC converters supporting data center and high-power infrastructure applications.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Development & Prototyping

Design and evaluate high-power conversion systems (kW → MW)
Execute topology trade-offs, efficiency optimization, and thermal/EMI analysis
Perform hands-on lab bring-up, testing, and debugging
Develop prototype and reference designs (no production ownership)

Technical Problem Solving & Escalation Support

Lead deep technical troubleshooting beyond FAE-level issues
Drive root-cause analysis, validation, and resolution strategies, advanced R&D tasks: calculations/simulations, deriving formulas, drawing waveforms.

Customer-Facing Engineering

Engage directly with U.S.-based customers
Translate requirements into engineering direction and design improvements
Support evaluations with data-driven technical recommendations, tools like: MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, Cadence Virtuoso and Allegro

Global Collaboration

Partner with international R&D teams across Europe and Asia
Share findings and contribute to global platform development

BACKGROUND PROFILE

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics / Power Conversion preferred)
Hands-on experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, or inverter-based power systems
Strong foundation in lab validation, testing, debugging, and system-level optimization

PREFERRED (PLUS)