SeniorElectrical Design Engineer Power Electronics

XP Power is seeking Electrical Engineers at various experience levels to join our Product Development team. Successful candidates will contribute to the design development validation qualification and lifecycle support of AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion products spanning a broad range of power and voltage levels.

Working within a collaborative cross-functional environment engineers will participate in product development activities from concept definition and architecture selection through design prototype evaluation verification qualification and production release. The role also includes support for sustaining engineering initiatives such as product enhancements component obsolescence management cost reduction projects and resolution of manufacturing and field-related technical issues.

Depending on qualifications experience and demonstrated technical expertise candidates may be considered for either the Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level. Responsibilities technical scope and level of ownership will be aligned with the candidates experience and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Design and develop AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies utilizing a variety of power conversion topologies across multiple power and voltage ranges.
• Participate in product architecture definition topology evaluation component selection and design trade-off analysis.
• Design simulate debug and validate analog digital and mixed-signal circuits used in power conversion applications.
• Perform circuit simulations control loop analysis tolerance analysis component stress analysis thermal evaluations and reliability assessments.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes characterize product performance and optimize designs to meet product requirements.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Testing (DVT) qualification testing and validation activities.
• Collaborate with PCB Layout Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Test Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to achieve Design-for-Excellence (DfX) objectives.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute engineering recommendations throughout the product development process.
• Prepare technical reports qualification documentation engineering change documentation and product release packages.

Sustaining Engineering

• Support released products through component obsolescence management alternate component qualification and supplier change activities.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing qualification and field-related technical issues using structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Implement product improvements to enhance performance reliability manufacturability and cost competitiveness.
• Support engineering change activities product requalification efforts and product lifecycle management initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations Quality and Customer Support teams to address customer and production-related technical challenges.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Masters degree is an advantage.
• Experience in power electronics electrical design product development validation or related engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supply topologies and power conversion principles.
• Experience with circuit simulation laboratory testing debugging and validation of electronic circuits.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design and analysis.
• Ability to execute engineering tests collect and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing power conversion products.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as LTspice PSpice SIMetrix PSIM or equivalent.
• Experience using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes power analyzers electronic loads spectrum analyzers and thermal measurement systems.
• Knowledge of Design Verification Testing (DVT) DFMEA reliability analysis EMI/EMC or thermal characterization.
• Experience supporting product qualification manufacturing or sustaining engineering activities.
• Understanding of control theory and its application to power electronics.
• Experience with high-voltage and/or RF power systems is an advantage.

Additional Qualifications for Senior Electrical Engineer Consideration

Candidates may be considered for the Senior Electrical Engineer level based on demonstrated experience and technical capability including:

• Typically 6 or more years of relevant experience in power electronics design development or product engineering.
• Proven ability to independently lead design activities technical investigations and product development projects.
• Experience defining and executing validation strategies qualification plans and engineering test programs.
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies control systems reliability engineering and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success leading root-cause investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience providing technical leadership within cross-functional engineering teams.

Additional Information :

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time