Power Electronics Engineer ( Electrical Power Systems : Traction, Propulsion )

System One; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer for a permanent full-time role. The position involves designing and validating power electronics systems for traction and propulsion applications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with high power electronics design.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary with performance bonus

401K plan with company contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant full-time experience required.
• Experience with converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) and three-phase motors.
• Proficiency with Si and SiC MOSFET, IGBT.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and validate inverter and converter power electronics.
• Work on traction and propulsion applications for various vehicles.

Skills

High power electronics design

Control systems

MATLAB

Simulink

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer (Electrical Power Systems: Traction, Propulsion)

Location: Must be able to relocate

Type: Direct Hire

Application Instructions

For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to [e-mail]. Ensure to include the exact job title and location in your email message.

Role: Permanent full-time (W2) direct hire role with our client

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and validate inverter and converter power electronics, control systems, and auxiliary components for traction and propulsion applications (railway rolling stock, light rail vehicles, electric-powered off-road vehicles for mining, construction, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE)
• Several years of relevant full-time experience
• Experience with high power electronics design, including converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC), three-phase motors, switching devices, Si and SiC MOSFET, IGBT, etc.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, etc.

Screening Questions

1. Do you have hands-on experience in architecting/designing and controlling inverters, AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC converters?
2. Do you have experience in sizing switching devices and filter components?
3. Do you have experience comparing, analyzing, understanding, and controlling the characteristics and performance of silicon vs silicon carbide switching devices for the applications mentioned above?

Employer Offers

• Competitive annual salary with performance bonus
• 401K plan with options: pre-tax, after-tax, Roth, including a 6% total company contribution (3% matching and 3% automatic)
• Low-cost comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans (PPO with FSA, HDHP with HSA including employer contribution)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, relocation assistance, etc.