Sr Electrical Engineer

LITEON Careers - U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

LITEON Careers - U.S. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop high-power power electronics hardware. You will bridge hardware with firmware and software, ensuring reliable operation and performance in server/storage applications.

The role requires collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical teams, and includes design verification, lab validation, and documentation responsibilities. A strong background in high-voltage systems and hands-on testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high-power hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and high-voltage systems.
• Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and hardware validation.
• Familiarity with interfaces supporting firmware and software integration.
• Hands-on lab experience with debugging, validation, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronics circuits for high-power products and modules (AC-DC/DC-DC, control circuits, protection).
• Support high-voltage/high-current designs ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with firmware/software teams to define hardware interfaces and support system integration.
• Work with mechanical teams on rack enclosure, thermal, and liquid cooling solutions.
• Lead or support schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and design verification.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using lab equipment.
• Assist with hardware testing for EMI/EMC, reliability, and environmental tests.
• Create and maintain hardware design documentation and test reports.
• Stay current with power electronics trends and energy efficiency technologies.

Skills

Power electronics

High voltage systems

Hardware design

PCB design

Schematic capture

Hardware validation

Lab debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power analyzer

Job description

OVERVIEW:

LITEON designs and manufactures power supplies, keyboards, ODD, racks, enclosures, and liquid cooling for a variety of customers in the server, storage, networking, and consumer space. With headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and branch offices in the United States, LITEON is looking for a creative, best-in- class professional who will thrive in a fast- paced, highly technical environment. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication, leadership, and team- working skills and will be unafraid of stretching their talents in a dynamic organization where respect and knowledge are far more important than reporting structure. Collaboration with colleagues at all levels will be key to this person’s success at LITEON.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An Electrical Engineer is a key contributor in the design and development of high-power products and power modules. This role focuses on power electronics hardware design, working closely with firmware and software teams to ensure reliable system operation, performance, and compliance. The Electrical Engineer plays a critical role in bridging power hardware design with system- level requirements and product applications.

1.Power Electronics & Hardware Design

• 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.

2.System & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

3.PCB Design & Validation

• 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.).

4.Compliance, Testing & Reliability

• 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.

5.Documentation & Industry Awareness

• 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.

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 (e.g., control signals, sensing, communication interfaces).
• 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Require good communications and good interpersonal characteristics.
• Willing to learn.
• Self- motivated personality

BENEFITS:

As a full- time employee, you'll have access to LITEON’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off in compliance with US labor requirements.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

LITEON is committed to equal opportunities for all qualified individuals, and we welcome a diverse range of applicants.

Please note that the responsibilities and duties of the position may change with or without notice, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.