Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

AMETEK IntelliPower, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

FSAs/HSAs with AMETEK contributions

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK IntelliPower in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop and test high-performance UPS power conversion systems. You will lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, influencing both new products and upgrades to existing platforms.

You will apply digital/analog control, power electronics, and magnetics expertise to deliver reliable, efficient energy solutions for mission-critical applications in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in Power Electronics, controls, and on-line dual conversion UPS.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage systems for back-up UPS power.
• Proficiency with oscilloscope, signal generators, and circuit testing.
• Knowledge of 1-phase and 3-phase PFC, Inverter, DC-DC converters, and power ratings 500W–20kW.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance power electronics circuitry for UPS and energy storage.
• Support and improve existing product platforms while driving new development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system-level testing and qualification.
• Integrate new technologies with existing products for enhanced platforms.
• Lead engineering activities through full product lifecycle and documentation.

Skills

Power electronics

Controls

DSP interface

Digital and analog control

Magnetics design

Battery energy storage

Oscilloscope

Matlab/Simulink

PSPICE

Altium

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSPICE

Altium

Job description

Join our AMETEK IntelliPower team, where we design and deliver high-performance, ruggedized Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) and Frequency/Voltage Conversion Solutions to safeguard mission-critical operations. Be a part of a team that ensures the reliability and protection of essential systems in the toughest environments, making a direct impact on critical industries worldwide!

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge power conversion systems that keep mission-critical operations running? Join our engineering team and play a key role in developing next-generation Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions and advanced power electronics technologies.

As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in digital and analog power electronics to design, develop, test, and improve high-performance power conversion systems. You will work across the entire product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through validation, qualification, and production launch. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both innovative new product development and enhancements to established industry-leading UPS platforms.

Working alongside cross-functional engineering teams, you will help deliver reliable, high-efficiency power solutions for customers who depend on uninterrupted performance. This position requires regular collaboration across our Irvine and Orange, California locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance power electronics circuitry and systems for UPS and energy storage applications.
• Support and improve existing product platforms while driving innovation on new product development projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and execute system-level testing, validation, and qualification activities.
• Integrate new technologies and designs with existing products to deliver enhanced solutions and platforms.
• Perform circuit analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze component stress, develop design requirements, and select optimal components and technologies.
• Lead engineering activities throughout the full product lifecycle, including design, verification, qualification, manufacturing introduction, and product support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and engineering presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and other engineering projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Power Electronics, controls, and on-line dual conversion UPS.
• Technical expertise in Power Electronics and converters, DSP interface, Digital and analog control loops, Magnetics (both high and low frequency inductors and transformers) and Battery energy storage.
• Experience with Battery Energy storage systems (e.g. Lead Acid, Lithium Iron Phosphate etc.) for back-up UPS power.
• Proficiency with oscilloscope, supply sources, signal generators, and circuits.
• Proficiency with component modeling using PSPICE, MATLAB/Simulink etc.
• Deep expertise in power switches, such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, SCRs, SiC technology.
• Ability to independently design, develop and test the circuit boards and systems.
• Hands-on experience in validation, verification processes and qualify new, or alternate components.
• Knowledge of 1-phase and 3-phase PFC Converter; 1-phase and 3-phase Inverter; DC-DC High Frequency Converter and Buck/Boost battery Charger/Discharger. Power rating is from 500 watt to 20 kW.
• Design/test for EMI filter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). distilling date and generating test reports and presentations.
• Due to the nature of IntelliPower programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, particularly with a focus on power electronics.
• Familiarity with protocols such as RS232, CAN, SPI.
• Familiar with various control loop designs (e.g. PI, PID, Feed forward, LC and LCL filter design, etc.)
• Experience working with MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-1399-300B, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-167A, etc.
• Experience in relevant or similar industries such as motor drives, power supplies, etc.
• Expertise in EMI design and practical troubleshooting.
• Comprehensive experience with the complete product lifecycle.
• Proficiency in PCB design and layout using Altium.
• Expertise in design inductors and transformers, including high-frequency applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What's in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

Location:

This role is in Irvine, California. Irvine is a dynamic city offering a blend of innovation and nature. With a thriving business community, excellent schools, and a wide range of parks and outdoor activities, it's an ideal place to work and live. Enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining options, and convenient access to Southern California's attractions. Irvine combines the best of urban living with natural beauty.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you'll be joining, visit us at: IntelliPower: https://www.intellipower.com/