Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and highly technicalWork

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead hardware development from architecture through production. The role emphasizes power conversion, embedded controls, and cross-functional collaboration across high‑power electronics and precision analog systems.

The ideal candidate will mentor teams, drive design quality, and own technical direction while hands‑on with validation and optimization of complex hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing electronic hardware at the board level.
• Expertise in power conversion architectures and power management systems.
• Experience developing high-performance analog and digital electronic solutions.
• Strong understanding of embedded processing platforms and FPGA implementation.
• Experience with the complete PCB development lifecycle, including requirements definition, schematic creation, layout collaboration, manufacturability, and testing.
• Proficiency using circuit modeling and simulation tools to validate and optimize designs.
• Hands-on expertise using laboratory instrumentation for characterization and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 50% Lead architecture and system design for power electronics initiatives.
• 25% Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
• 15% Cross-functional design reviews and collaboration.
• 10% Drive validation and optimization across production-ready hardware.

Skills

Power electronics design

PCB development lifecycle

FPGA-based control systems

Embedded processing platforms

Analog and digital electronics

Circuit modeling & simulations

Laboratory instrumentation

Technical documentation

Mentoring / technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Schematic capture software

PCB layout tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Power Electronics Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of advanced power conversion and embedded control systems. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex hardware challenges, mentoring technical teams, and driving sophisticated electronic products from initial architecture through production release.

As a senior member of the engineering organization, you will serve as a key contributor to next-generation power electronics initiatives, influencing technical direction while remaining hands-on with design, validation, and system optimization. This position offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies, including high-power electronics, FPGA-based control systems, embedded processors, and precision analog circuitry.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing electronic hardware at the board level.
• Expertise in power conversion architectures and power management systems.
• Experience developing high-performance analog and digital electronic solutions.
• Strong understanding of embedded processing platforms and FPGA implementation.
• Experience with the complete PCB development lifecycle, including requirements definition, schematic creation, layout collaboration, manufacturability, and testing.
• Proficiency using circuit modeling and simulation tools to validate and optimize designs.
• Hands-on expertise using laboratory instrumentation for characterization and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience serving as the lead engineer for complex hardware development programs.
• Knowledge of magnetic component selection and optimization.
• Experience with closed-loop control systems and advanced feedback methodologies.
• Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.Experience transitioning products from engineering development into manufacturing environments.

What You Will Be Doing Technology Focus

• 35% Power Electronics Architecture & System Design
• 25% Embedded Controls & Digital Hardware Development
• 20% PCB Development & Product Realization
• 20% Test, Validation & Performance Optimization

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Advanced Engineering & Technical Problem Solving
• 20% Technical Leadership & Project Ownership
• 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Design Reviews

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative and Highly Technical Work Environment

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.