Senior Electronics Design Engineer, HVHP

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Team events

Job summary

XP Power is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the HVHP division to lead high‑voltage, high‑power design projects from concept through matured designs. The role blends hands‑on lab work with cross‑site collaboration and technical reviews across NPD programs.

This senior individual‑contributor position requires strong HV DC design experience, mentoring skills, and the ability to present findings to stakeholders. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 10–15 years of power electronics design and development experience.
• 10+ years of high voltage DC design experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology development projects from concept through design-ready maturity.
• Strong analog and digital circuit analysis skills with deep HV DC power supply design expertise.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Ability to work hands-on with lab equipment and tools.
• Programming experience (C, LabView, Matlab) is desirable.
• Familiarity with RS232, USB, Ethernet is desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills for presenting findings.
• Ability to represent HVHP independently in cross-site discussions.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally.
• Limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of High Bridge’s assigned projects within the XP HV Technology roadmap—from concept through design-ready maturity, including goals, plans, timelines, resources, and costs.
• Document and present HV technology findings to technical stakeholders across XP on a regular cadence.
• Serve as a senior technical resource across active NPD projects, including schematic creation and PCB reviews, design reviews, breadboarding, testing, and reporting.
• Carry meaningful technical sign-off weight in design reviews, identifying issues early.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, reviewing their work and transferring HV knowledge.
• Represent HVHP in cross-site design reviews and technical discussions independently.

Job description

Senior Electronics Design Engineer, HVHP

• Full-time
• Department: Product Development
• Compensation: USD 135,000 - USD 150, 000 - yearly

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

The Sr. Electronics Design Engineer in the XP HVHP (High Voltage, High Power) division is a senior individual-contributor technical role responsible for executing High Bridge’s assigned projects within the XP HV Technology roadmap, providing senior-level technical support across new product development, and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers. This role combines hands‑on design and lab work with project ownership, cross-site technical representation, and development of the broader engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own execution of High Bridge’s assigned projects within the XP HV Technology roadmap — from concept throughdesign-ready maturity — including defining goals, project plans, timelines, resources, and costs
• Document and present HV technology project findings to technical stakeholders across XP on a regular cadence
• Serve as a senior technical resource across all active NPD projects, including schematic creation and review, PCBreview, design reviews, breadboarding, hands-on testing, and reporting
• Carry meaningful technical sign-off weight in design reviews, identifying design issues early
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, including review of their work product and transfer of HV-specific design knowledge
• Represent HVHP in cross-site design reviews and technical discussions, independently
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support for sustaining legacy designs as needed, stepping into alead rolewhen issues become critical
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field), with 10–15 years of power electronicsdesign and development experience, including 10+ years of high voltage DC design experience
• Demonstrated experience leading technology development projects from concept through design-ready maturity
• Strong analog and digital circuit analysis skills, with deep expertise in high voltage DC power supply design
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Ability to work hands-on with a variety of lab equipment and tools
• Programming experience (C, LabView, Matlab) is desirable
• Familiarity with communication protocols (RS232, USB, Ethernet) is desirable
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, including the ability to present technical findings to stakeholdersacross the organization
• Ability to represent HVHP independently in cross-site technical discussions
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed
• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
• Limited travel may be required

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.

Benefits

• 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 and individual performance)
• 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