Power Electronics Engineer - SiC/GaN High-Freq Converters

Actalent

Franksville (WI)

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USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Actalent in Franksville, WI is seeking a Hardware Power Electronics Engineer to lead next-generation power electronics projects from concept to productization. You will focus on high-frequency power conversion with SiC and GaN devices, develop advanced digital control, and ensure manufacturability and customer satisfaction.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential as you drive innovation and product success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 2 years of related experience in power electronics and control systems design.
Strong experience in power electronics design, including DC-DC and AC-DC conversion.
Solid understanding of basic physics and electronics fundamentals.
Strong understanding of high-frequency power stages, filtering, circuit protection, thermal management, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and SimPower Systems for modeling and analysis.
Hands-on experience with hardware design and power electronics circuits.
Experience with PCB design concepts and collaboration with PCB layout engineers.
Familiarity with EMI/EMC principles and practical mitigation techniques.
Experience with structured product development processes and taking designs from concept to production.
Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design and develop next-generation power electronics for solar, energy storage, EV charging, and test applications using SiC and GaN MOSFETs.
Develop high-frequency bidirectional DC-DC converters, AC-DC grid-tie inverters, and resonant converters for medium- to high-power applications.
Lead the full product development lifecycle from concept to prototyping, validation, and productionization.
Create and implement innovative digital control algorithms for power converter systems.
Design and develop advanced magnetics, including high-frequency inductors and transformers.
Collaborate with PCB designers to implement high-density, high-voltage power designs with EMI/EMC and thermal considerations.
Work with mechanical engineers on complete product designs including heat sinks, bus bars, and sheet metal.
Achieve UL and CE compliance by defining requirements, testing support, and design improvements.
Lead EMC compliance activities, including planning, testing, troubleshooting, and mitigation of EMI issues.
Use MATLAB/Simulink to model, analyze, and optimize power converter topologies and control strategies.
Support design and selection of power semiconductor devices, cooling, passives, protection, and sensing circuits.
Ensure designs include proper filtering, protection, thermal management, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Follow a structured product development process with design reviews, documentation, verification, and validation.
Focus on customer satisfaction by understanding application requirements and delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.
Help meet project budgets and schedules and contribute to effective planning and execution.
Foster open communication across technical and business functions including sales, operations, and quality.
Engage in continuous learning to drive standardization and manufacturability.
Apply root cause analysis, 5-Why, 8D, or Six Sigma methodologies to resolve issues.