Power Electronics Engineer

Description

• Develop next generation power electronics for solar, energy storage, EV charging and Test applications using SiC and GaN mosfets.
• Opportunities to develop high-frequency bidirectional DC-DC converters, AC-DC grid-tie inverter and resonant converters.
• Lead development from concept to productization.
• Develop innovative digital control algorithms.
• Develop innovative magnetics.
• Work closely with PCB layout designers to implement high density power designs.
• Work closely with mechanical designers to develop the product design (sheet metal, heatsinks, bus bars, etc.).
• Achieve UL & CE compliance for the various products.
• Lead EMC compliance activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong experience in power electronics design.
• Solid understanding of basic physics and electronics.
• Strong understanding of high frequency power stages, filtering, circuit protection, thermal and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Strong Matlab / Simulink / Sim-power Systems skills
• Product development process experience a must.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with power electronics and control systems design.
• Strong process orientation/discipline and demonstrated application of problem-solving tools (e.

g. Paretto, 5-Why Analysis, 8-D's, six-sigma, etc.)

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Master's Degree in power electronics with more than 5 years of industry experience with power converter development as either NPD or R D engineer
• 5 years of experience in design, testing, and debugging of DC-DC or 3phase AC-DC converters with voltage range 400-900V and power levels > 2kW.
• Experience in design and selection of power semiconductor parts, cooling mechanism, passive components, protection circuits, and sensing circuits.
• Understanding of PCB layout design for high voltages.
• Familiarity with UL1741 standards.
• Familiarity with typical Safety/EMI standards for power converter systems.
• Familiarity with EMC requirements and filter design.
• Understanding of hardware-mechanical interface as well as hardware-software interface.
• Understanding of fundamental analytical equations of high-frequency inductor and transformer design.
• Communication and coordination with multiple vendors and teams.
• Experience operating in a power-electronics and industrial packaging manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Full benefits- health, dental, vision, 401K Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.