Power Electronics Engineer - (DATA CENTERS)

KLA Industries

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 200,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

KLA Industries is hiring a Power Electronics Engineer in San Jose, CA, focusing on high-density, high-efficiency power conversion platforms for data centers and energy infrastructure. You’ll join a newly forming R&D team emphasizing advanced development, prototyping, and platform-level design.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Power Electronics, hands-on experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, and inverter-based systems, plus proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, and Cadence tools. On-site only in San Jose.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering preferred with focus on power electronics.
Hands-on experience with high-power converter topologies and lab validation.
Strong background in system-level optimization and lab testing.

Responsibilities

Advance development and prototyping of high-power conversion platforms (kW→MW).
Lead topology trade-offs, efficiency, thermal and EMI analyses.
Perform hands-on lab bring-up, testing, and debugging of prototypes.
Collaborate with global R&D teams to share findings.

Skills

Power electronics

AC/DC power

DC/DC power

Inverter-based power systems

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics / Power Conversion preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

Cadence Virtuoso

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)