Power Electronics Engineer: SiC/GaN High‑Frequency Converters

Actalent

Franksville (WI)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Actalent seeks a Hardware Power Electronics Engineer in Franksville, WI to design and develop advanced power electronics for solar, energy storage, and EV charging. You will lead projects from concept to productization, emphasizing high-frequency power conversion with SiC/GaN devices, robust digital control, and manufacturability.

This role requires 2+ years in power electronics design, proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
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 physics and electronics fundamentals.
High-frequency power stages, filtering, thermal management, and EMI/EMC considerations.

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 through prototyping, validation, and productization.
Create and implement digital control algorithms for power converter systems.
Design and develop advanced magnetics, including high-frequency inductors and transformers.
Collaborate with PCB layout designers to implement high-density, high-voltage power designs with EMI/EMC and thermal considerations.
Work with mechanical designers to develop complete product designs including heat sinks and bus bars.
Achieve UL and CE compliance by defining requirements and supporting testing.
Lead EMC compliance activities including planning, testing, and mitigation of EMI issues.
Use MATLAB, Simulink, and SimPower Systems to model and optimize power converter topologies and control strategies.
Support selection of power semiconductor devices, cooling mechanisms, and sensing circuits.
Ensure designs include proper filtering, protection, thermal management, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Follow structured product development processes with design reviews and documentation.
Focus on customer satisfaction by understanding application requirements and delivering reliable solutions.