Senior Power Electronics Engineer - High-Power Systems

LITEON Careers - U.S.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

LITEON is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Milpitas, CA to design high-power power electronics hardware and bridge hardware with firmware and software teams. You will lead PCB design, hardware validation, and reliability testing for power modules and rack systems.

The role requires 5+ years in high-power hardware design, strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. On-site work with a collaborative, fast-paced team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in high-power product or power module hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, high-voltage systems, and control hardware.
• Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and hardware validation.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces supporting firmware and software integration.
• Hands-on lab experience with debugging, validation, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced development environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronics circuits for high-power products and power modules, including AC-DC/DC-DC converters, control circuits, and protection mechanisms.
• Support high-voltage and high-current designs, ensuring performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to define hardware interfaces and support system-level integration.
• Work closely with system and mechanical teams on rack enclosure, thermal, and liquid cooling solutions.
• Lead or support schematic design, PCB layout review, and design verification for power hardware.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, etc.).
• Support hardware testing for safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements (EMI/EMC, reliability, and environmental testing).
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for hardware-related issues during development and production.
• Create and maintain hardware design documentation, specifications, and test reports.
• Stay current with power electronics industry trends, renewable energy applications, and energy efficiency technologies.
• Conduct competitive analysis related to power hardware design and solutions.

Job description

LITEON is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Milpitas, CA to design high-power power electronics hardware and bridge hardware with firmware and software teams. You will lead PCB design, hardware validation, and reliability testing for power modules and rack systems.

The role requires 5+ years in high-power hardware design, strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. On-site work with a collaborative, fast-paced team environment is offered.