Senior EV Power Converter Engineer – Advanced Propulsion

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an experienced power electronics engineer to lead design and development of next‑generation power converters for EVs, including APM and OBCM modules. The role emphasizes robust hardware solutions, DC/DC/AC/DC converters, and HV safety in a hybrid on-site environment.

The candidate will work across controls, embedded software, and manufacturing to optimize efficiency, power density, cost, and reliability, while supporting supplier reviews and design iterations in HV lab

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with focus on power electronics
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience designing DC/DC or AC/DC converters
• Strong understanding of converter topologies and switching devices
• Experience with electrical design analysis (derating, loss, thermal)
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI and high-voltage safety

Responsibilities

• Develop converter architectures and power-stage concepts including topology selection and components
• Create and review schematics and control interfaces for prototypes and production concepts
• Perform design trade studies using simulations, benchmarking, and reliability considerations
• Model converter steady-state, transient, thermal, and fault behavior
• Address EMC/EMI, isolation, safety, manufacturability, and environmental robustness
• Lead DFMEA, fault-tree analysis, and design-verification planning
• Plan prototype builds, bench tests, debugging, and data collection in HV labs
• Collaborate with controls/embedded software on modulation and protection strategies
• Provide direction to suppliers and lead reviews across teams
• Work with GM engineering functions through development gates
• Drive cost reduction and power-density improvements across programs
• Document methods, lessons learned, and IP contributions

Skills

Power electronics theory

Converter design

Thermal management

Diagnostics & fault analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

LTspice

PLECS

Job description

General Motors is seeking an experienced power electronics engineer to lead design and development of next‑generation power converters for EVs, including APM and OBCM modules. The role emphasizes robust hardware solutions, DC/DC/AC/DC converters, and HV safety in a hybrid on-site environment.

The candidate will work across controls, embedded software, and manufacturing to optimize efficiency, power density, cost, and reliability, while supporting supplier reviews and design iterations in HV lab