Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Inverter Design

Cindavi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cindavi in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design and advance inverter technology for high‑performance electric motors used in Formula 1, Formula E, and other demanding applications. This role emphasizes power electronics, lab testing, and real‑world performance.

You will split time between next‑generation inverter systems and proven technology in our lab, with dynamometer testing and field support.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience; 6–8+ years for senior level.
• Hands-on experience designing inverter hardware and high‑power systems.
• Knowledge of power converter topologies, gate-drive design, motor control, and thermal considerations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across disciplines.
• Willingness to onsite in Eden Prairie and travel internationally for track, dyno, or customer support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power-density inverters and related power electronics for specialty electric motor systems.
• Own meaningful portions of power-stage and inverter hardware design, analysis, implementation, and improvement.
• Test and validate systems in our in-house lab using back-to-back motor dynamometers and advanced test infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot fielded units and support rapid iteration during dyno tests, track days, and customer programs.
• Partner closely with software, controls, mechanical, electromagnetic, and project engineering teammates to deliver complete system solutions.
• Help shape next-generation platforms while improving the reliability and performance of existing products.

Skills

Inverter hardware

Power stages

Traction inverters

Motor drives

Power electronics

High-voltage systems

EMC

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Cindavi in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design and advance inverter technology for high‑performance electric motors used in Formula 1, Formula E, and other demanding applications. This role emphasizes power electronics, lab testing, and real‑world performance.

You will split time between next‑generation inverter systems and proven technology in our lab, with dynamometer testing and field support.