Power Electronics Engineer — MW-Scale R&D, Data Center

H. T. PROF Group; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group 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 emphasizes AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC/DC converters for data center and infrastructure applications.

You will lead advanced development, prototyping, and platform R&D with hands-on lab bring-up, testing, and debugging, collaborating across U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Development & Prototyping: design and evaluate high-power conversion systems (kW → MW).
• Technical Problem Solving & Escalation: lead deep troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for advanced R&D tasks.
• Engage with U.S.-based customers and international R&D teams; translate requirements into design improvements.
• Provide data-driven technical recommendations and perform calculations, simulations, and waveform analysis.

Skills

AC/DC power

Lab validation

System optimization

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

Cadence Virtuoso

Allegro

Job description

H. T. PROF Group 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 emphasizes AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC/DC converters for data center and infrastructure applications.

You will lead advanced development, prototyping, and platform R&D with hands-on lab bring-up, testing, and debugging, collaborating across U.S., Europe, and Asia.