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 26, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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