Power Electronics R&D Engineer — High-Speed Drives

Fluidstack; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack in Los Angeles is seeking a senior electrical engineer to own the electrical design of the machine’s power path, including the DC bus, inverter, motor drive, and protection schemes. You will shape test benches and ensure safe operation at scale.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with high-power converters and motor drives, strong EMC troubleshooting skills, and proven ability to enforce electrical safe work practices in demanding test environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on design and deployment of high-power power paths for electric machines.
• Experience debugging EMC, harmonics, and bearing-current issues.
• Proven ability to implement safe work practices in demanding test environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of the machine's power path: DC bus, inverter, motor drive.
• Design the drive for a high-speed hermetic motor including safety considerations.
• Develop power and protection schemes for test benches and load banks.
• Ensure EMC, harmonics and arc flash compliance for safe installation.

Skills

High-power converter design

Motor drive integration

EMC troubleshooting

Electrical safe work practices

Test cell operation

High-speed drive systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Power lab equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Fluidstack in Los Angeles is seeking a senior electrical engineer to own the electrical design of the machine’s power path, including the DC bus, inverter, motor drive, and protection schemes. You will shape test benches and ensure safe operation at scale.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with high-power converters and motor drives, strong EMC troubleshooting skills, and proven ability to enforce electrical safe work practices in demanding test environments.