Power Electronics R&D Engineer

]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto">We’re recruiting for a high-impact Power Electronics R&D Engineer opportunity with a global technology client in the Fremont, CA area. This role is focused on advanced power electronics, power conversion, AC/DC, DC/DC, HVDC/DC, inverter-based systems, and next-generation high-power conversion platforms for advanced infrastructure, data center power, EV charging, charging systems, and energy storage applications.This role requires a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Conversion, or a closely related field.Relocation is available for qualified North American candidates, and visa support may be considered, including H1B transfer, TN, and Green Card candidates.Travel is approximately 20–25%, including international travel to Europe and Asia.This is not a sustaining engineering or production support role. The focus is advanced development, prototyping, platform design, lab validation, and solving complex high-power engineering challenges at the kW to MW scale.What You’ll Work OnDesign and evaluate high-power AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC/DC power conversion systemsSupport advanced R&D, prototype development, reference designs, and platform-level architecturePerform topology trade-offs, efficiency optimization, thermal analysis, EMI analysis, and system validationLead hands-on lab bring-up, testing, debugging, and performance evaluationTroubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root-cause analysisTranslate customer requirements into engineering direction and design improvementsCollaborate with global R&D teams across the U.S., Europe, and AsiaContribute to next-generation platforms for high-density, high-efficiency power systemsWhat You’ll BringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Conversion, or a closely related fieldHands-on experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, inverter-based, or high-voltage power systemsStrong background in lab validation, testing, debugging, and system-level optimizationAbility to work from concept through prototype evaluation in an advanced development environmentInterest in customer-facing technical problem solving and global engineering collaborationBilingual skills are a plus, but not requiredAdditional DetailsBase salary: $180K–$200KBonus: 20%Travel: 20–25%, including Europe and AsiaRelocation: Available for qualified North American candidatesVisa Support: H1B transfer, TN, and Green Card candidates consideredThis is an opportunity to join a newly forming R&D team working on real-world, high-power engineering challenges with strong visibility, global collaboration, and meaningful influence over future power conversion platforms.