Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Kelly Services; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Canton, MA to provide technical leadership from architecture to production release. The role emphasizes hands-on design, validation, and optimization across high‑power electronics, FPGA-based control, embedded processors, and precision analog circuitry.

You will mentor teams, drive complex hardware programs, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver cutting‑edge power conversion solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ detailed experience in hardware design at board level.
• Expertise in power conversion architectures and power management.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and system design for power electronics projects (35%).
• Develop embedded controls and digital hardware (25%).
• Oversee PCB development and product realization (20%).
• Drive test, validation, and performance optimization (20%).

Skills

Power electronics

Embedded controls

PCB development

FPGA implementation

Schematic & layout

Testing & verification

Circuit modeling

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Circuit modeling tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Simulation software

Job description

$150000 - $165000

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.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.