Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

2 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation assistance

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is hiring aPower Electronics Hardware Engineer to design, validate Gate Driver Boards and power boards for high-power inverter applications. You will run DPT, switching characterization, and thermal testing to ensure robust performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in EE and 5+ years of experience in power electronics, with hands-on work on inverters, gate drivers, and related hardware. Collaborative cross-functional teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years in power electronics hardware development.
• Experience with inverters, converters, motor drives, UPS, BESS, or renewable energy systems.
• Strong knowledge of IGBT/SiC power devices, gate drivers, power converter topologies, testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate Gate Driver Boards (GDB), Power Boards, and power electronics hardware for high-power inverter applications.
• Execute hardware testing and validation activities, including DPT, switching characterization, thermal testing, and fault analysis.
• Troubleshoot power electronics systems, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Skills

GDB design

Power electronics

DPT testing

Oscilloscope use

Thermal testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

PLECS

Job description

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Gate Driver Board (GDB) Design & Validation: Experience with GDB design, debugging, and validation for IGBT/SiC power modules.
• Power Electronics Hardware Design: Expertise in power boards, protection circuits, PCB review, and inverter hardware development.
• Testing & Root Cause Analysis: Hands-on experience with DPT, switching characterization, thermal testing, and inverter troubleshooting.
• Lab & Validation Expertise: Skilled in using oscilloscopes, probes, thermal cameras, and power analyzers for hardware validation and failure analysis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and validate Gate Driver Boards (GDB), Power Boards, and power electronics hardware for high-power inverter applications.
• Execute hardware testing and validation activities, including Double Pulse Testing (DPT), switching characterization, thermal testing, and fault analysis.
• Troubleshoot power electronics systems, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics hardware development .
• Experience with inverters, converters, motor drives, UPS, BESS, or renewable energy systems.
• Strong knowledge of IGBT/SiC power devices, gate drivers, power converter topologies, testing, and troubleshooting.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Gate Driver Board (GDB) design, validation, and debugging for IGBT & SiC power modules.
• Power electronics hardware design, including power boards, sensing circuits, and protection circuits.
• Experience with Double Pulse Testing (DPT), switching characterization, thermal testing, and fault analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis of inverter and power electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, differential/current probes, thermal cameras, and power analyzers.
• Knowledge of IGBT and SiC devices, gate drivers, power converters, and thermal management.
• Experience in PCB design review, schematic development, and hardware validation.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, or similar simulation tools.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong Power Electronics Expertise: Experience in power electronics hardware design, Gate Driver Boards (GDB), power boards, and high-power inverter development.
• Testing & Validation Skills: Knowledge of Double Pulse Testing (DPT), hardware validation, PCB review, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Technical & Collaboration Skills: Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, reliability engineering, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.