Power Electronics Engineer: SiC/GaN High-Freq Converters

ACTalent; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer in Wisconsin to design and develop advanced power electronics for solar, storage, EV charging, and test systems. You will lead projects from concept through productization, focusing on SiC/GaN devices, high-frequency converters, and digital control in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include DC-DC/AC-DC conversion, magnetics design, and EMI/EMC compliance efforts, with emphasis on manufacturability and reliability in a hardware-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years in power electronics and control design.
• Experience with SiC/GaN devices and high-frequency converters.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronics for solar, energy storage, EV charging, and test applications.
• Lead full development lifecycle from concept to productization.
• Create digital control algorithms for power conversion.
• Collaborate with PCB layout, mechanical, and reliability teams.
• Ensure UL/CE compliance and EMC testing coordination.

Skills

SiC MOSFET

GaN power

Digital control

EMC design

PCB layout

Matlab/Simulink

Thermal management

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in power electronics

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

SimPower Systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer in Wisconsin to design and develop advanced power electronics for solar, storage, EV charging, and test systems. You will lead projects from concept through productization, focusing on SiC/GaN devices, high-frequency converters, and digital control in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include DC-DC/AC-DC conversion, magnetics design, and EMI/EMC compliance efforts, with emphasis on manufacturability and reliability in a hardware-focused