Senior GaN Power Electronics Test & Automation Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer to validate GaN power devices through testing circuit design and firmware development. This role includes analyzing power circuit behavior and developing automated testing solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years or a Master's with 5+ years of experience is required. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110K to $140K along with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power electronics or 5+ years with a Master's degree.
• Ability to analyze GaN device behavior in power converter circuits.
• Experience with long-duration reliability testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze device behavior and design test circuits for power converters.
• Develop and maintain firmware for automation and data collection.
• Assist in designing and optimizing high-frequency magnetics.
• Produce clear documentation and concise technical reports.

Skills

Power converter circuit analysis

C/C++ firmware development

Schematic/PCB design

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer to validate GaN power devices through testing circuit design and firmware development. This role includes analyzing power circuit behavior and developing automated testing solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years or a Master's with 5+ years of experience is required. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110K to $140K along with numerous benefits.