Power Electronics Engineer

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Power Electronics Engineer Job Description The Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and debugging power converters. This role involves developing products from concept through to their introduction into high-volume production, focusing on advanced power electronics such as inverters and converters using high-power components. Responsibilities Design and develop power converters and electronic circuits. Test and debug power electronic circuits to ensure functionality. Work on product development from initial concept through to high-volume production. Design advanced power electronics, including inverters and converters, using high power components. Select appropriate components and create schematic captures for designs. Essential Skills Proficiency in power electronics and schematic capture. Experience with Altium for circuit design. Ability to debug power electronic circuits. Understanding of 3-phase power systems. Proficiency in hardware, digital, and analog design. Experience in designing DC/AC circuits and working with ac/dc motors. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics. Lead Engineer position requires 8+ years of experience. Familiarity with SiC and GaN devices-based power converter design. Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DC/AC electronics load, power sources, and probes. Simulation experience with tools like Matlab Simulink, PLECS, or LTSpice. Work Environment The engineering teams work in close collaboration within a Waterfall development process. The role offers the opportunity to support both new product development and next-generation high power technology, with engineers' work directly impacting products going to market. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cerritos, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $105.00 - $132.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.