Power Electronics Engineer - R&D Engineer - IT Power, Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a power electronics R&D engineer in the IT power team at its Power Electronics Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will develop cutting‑edge converters for datacenter, server, and telecom applications, emphasizing high efficiency and compact design.

Ideal candidates hold an MS with 5+ years or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, with hands-on hardware experience, PCB layout, and thermal management.

Qualifications

• MS degree with 5+ years of related experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in high efficiency, high-power density power electronics design.
• Expertise in two-level and multilevel PF topologies (hard/soft switching).
• Experience with DAB and resonant DC-DC topologies and single-stage AC-DC topologies.
• Familiarity with wide band gap devices (SiC, GaN) and bidirectional devices.
• Hardware design and testing, PCB layout and thermal management.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM; strong communication skills.
• Mandarin language is a plus; US citizen or permanent resident preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high power density and high efficiency power conversion solutions for datacenter, server, and telecom applications.
• Research and implement two-level and multilevel PF topologies, including hard-switching and soft-switching.
• Develop and optimize DAB and resonant DC-DC topologies.
• Work on single-stage AC-DC topologies, including resonant and DAB configurations.
• Explore bidirectional devices like bi-GaN and bi-SiC in applications such as Vienna rectifiers and CSI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies into products.
• Conduct simulations and prototype testing to validate designs; document findings.

Skills

Power electronics

Two-level multilevel topologies

DAB and resonant DC-DC

GaN/SiC devices

PCB layout and thermal

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD beneficial

Tools

PSIM

PLECS

AN SYS / MATLAB

Job description

Who We Are

Delta Electronics is a global innovator at the forefront of technologies powering the future. Since 1971, we’ve been leading the way in high-efficiency power and thermal management solutions. Today, we’re driving transformation across industries with smart, sustainable systems that enable everything from AI, industrial automation, and data centers to EV charging, renewable energy, and intelligent buildings.

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd. has an opening for a power electronics R&D engineer in their IT power team aimed at developing cutting‑edge high‑power density and high efficiency power converters for datacenter, server, and telecom applications at its Power Electronics Laboratory, located in Research Triangle Park, NC. (www.deltaww.com)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high power density and high efficiency power conversion solutions for datacenter, server, and telecom applications
• Research and implement two-level and multilevel power factor correction topologies, including both hard-switching and soft-switching techniques
• Develop and optimize dual-active-bridge (DAB) and resonant DC‑DC topologies
• Work on single-stage AC‑DC topologies, including resonant and DAB configurations
• Explore and implement new bidirectional devices like bi‑GaN and bi‑SiC in various applications such as Vienna rectifiers, Current Source Inverters (CSI), and single-stage isolated AC‑DC converters
• Design high power density and highly efficient magnetics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing and new products
• Conduct simulations (PSIM, PLECS, Simplis, ANSYS, Matlab/Simulink) and prototype testing to validate design concepts and ensure performance meets required specifications
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in power electronics
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and support product development

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. degree with 5 years of relevant experience or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in power electronics design and development, specifically in high efficiency and high‑power density designs
• Strong knowledge of two-level and multilevel power factor correction topologies (both hard‑switching and soft‑switching)
• Expertise in DAB and resonant DC‑DC topologies
• Experience with single‑stage AC‑DC topologies (resonant and DAB)
• Proficiency in working with wide band gap devices such as SiC and GaN
• Familiarity with new bidirectional devices (bi‑GaN and bi‑SiC) and their applications
• Experience with hardware design and testing, including PCB layout and thermal management
• Hands‑on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Prospective candidates should possess excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (fluency in Mandarin is preferred)
• Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

Life at Delta

EEO Statement

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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