Power Electronics Engineer (Direct Hire)
Dayton, OH
Job Requisition: 7596
Description for Power Electronics Engineer:
This Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and production support of high-power power electronics and motor drive systems used in heavy-duty mining and railroad applications. The Power Electronics Engineer works on robust, high-voltage traction and propulsion solutions designed to perform reliably in harsh, high-vibration, and demanding duty-cycle environments, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, sales, and customer teams to deliver safe, compliant, and field-proven products.
Responsibilities for Power Electronics Engineer:
- Own all electronic and electrical aspects of new product development through production support
- Design and optimize high-power traction inverters, converters, and auxiliary power supplies for heavy-duty equipment
- Specify and integrate high-voltage power semiconductor devices and power modules
- Develop cooling and thermal management solutions for rugged operating environments
- Implement motor control algorithms and inverter-based control systems for high-power PMSM applications
- Develop embedded firmware on DSP, FPGA, and real-time control platforms
- Conduct hardware testing, dynamometer validation, and field trials
- Ensure compliance with rail and mining safety standards
- Troubleshoot field performance issues and support corrective actions
- Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers for full system integration
- Provide technical support to operations, field service, sales, and customers
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and compliance certifications
- Analyze customer returns and lead root-cause and corrective-action efforts
- Support prototype build, instrumentation setup, and evaluation activities
- Interface with customers to clarify design objectives and communicate project updates
- Adhere to internal release-to-production and quality processes
- Support the design and build of test cells for technology development
- Maintain technical currency through continued education and technology awareness
Requirements for Power Electronics Engineer:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-power electronics design for transportation, heavy equipment, or industrial systems
- Experience with high-power inverters, motor drives, and high-voltage converters up to 3 kV
- Knowledge of PMSM machines and associated control techniques
- Experience with laboratory and electronic test equipment and applicable standards
- Familiarity with battery and hybrid energy storage systems for heavy-duty applications
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to translate designs from concept and documentation into physical hardware
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create, interpret, and manage engineering and manufacturing documentation
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Demonstrated ownership, ethical conduct, and ability to work effectively within a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software tools
