R&D Technician

XP Power Ltd; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Company social events

Friendly culture

Job summary

XP Power Ltd in Irvine, CA is seeking an electrical engineer to support the design, development and delivery of switch‑mode power supplies for Industrial, Healthcare and Tech applications. The role involves testing, troubleshooting and prototyping to meet XP Core Values.

You will work with a cross‑functional team of engineers to optimize topologies and characterize performance, build breadboards, perform fault isolation and contribute to new product qualifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or related discipline.
• Knowledge of AC-DC and DC-DC topologies (flyback, forward, boost, buck).
• Experience with lab equipment for power-supply characterization.
• HV systems experience is a plus.
• Good written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of switch‑mode power supplies.
• Build prototypes and test to documentation.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on product issues.
• Collaborate with design engineers across functions to optimize solutions.

Skills

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

EMI analyzers

Power supply test rigs

Job description

• Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 85000 - yearly

Company Description

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

Job Description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, to support the electrical design, development and delivery of switch-mode power supplies used within Industrial, Healthcare and Technology applications. This poistion will require testing, troubleshooting, calibration, repairs of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies. Key responsabiliutes will include but not limited to:

• Work in a R&D team of electrical, mechanical, manufacturing engineers and technicians on supporting product design in line with XP Core Values.
• Provide technical expertise in new basic product design and modification of existing products.
• Responsible for the building of prototypes to documentation
• Working closely with the electrical and mechanical design engineers and technicians to achieve the optimum solution
• Constructing and testing of early prototype breadboards and magnetics
• Perform fault reproduction, troubleshooting, system characterization, and root cause analysis of product issues, while ensuring efficient bug tracking and resolution.
• Participate in new product development during the qualification phase for training and ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate’s degree in electronic engineering or a related technical discipline, Bscis preffered.
• Knowledge of AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion circuit topologies, such as fly-back, forward, boost, buck, and buck-boost converters is highly preffered.
• Proficiency in using lab equipment for characterization and design of power supplies and systems (oscilloscopes, DMMs, EMI analyzers, loads, sources, etc.).
• Experience with high voltage systems and firmware debugging is a strong plus.
• Understanding of analog, mixed-signal, and/or power semiconductor operational characteristics, with the ability to apply fault isolation techniques at both component and board levels.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and across functional departments.
• A proactive and aggressive attitude, with the ability to achieve goals in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
• Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)
• Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
• 13 Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
• Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Company Social Events held throughout the year
• A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence