Power Electronics Simulation & HIL Engineer
Job Title: Power Electronics Test EngineerLocation: Raleigh, NCWork Arrangement: OnsiteExperience: 7–10 yearsJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Test Engineer to support testing and validation of power electronic systems in a real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, power converters, control systems, and HIL testing.Experience with OPAL-RT is highly preferred. Candidates with strong hands-on experience with other real-time HIL platforms such as dSPACE or NI may also be considered.Required Qualifications7–10 years of experience in testing, validation, controls, simulation, or power electronics.Hands-on experience with HIL testing and validation of power converters.Strong experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.Strong understanding of power electronics, including:DC-DC convertersAC-DC convertersInvertersUPS systemsPower conversion control architecturesExperience with power converter control algorithms and state-machine implementation.Experience integrating controllers with HIL systems.Experience with signal mapping and analog/digital I/O configuration.Experience with real-time simulation and Model-Based Design.Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware/software integration issues.Experience with embedded controllers and firmware validation.Knowledge of validation methodologies and DVT processes.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsHands-on OPAL-RT experience.Experience with power supplies or data-center power systems.Experience with breakout/interface boards.Experience with signal conditioning, gain setting, pin mapping, and wiring validation.Experience with communication interfaces used in power-electronics systems.Experience with fault injection and controller algorithm verification.Experience with dSPACE, NI VeriStand, or other real-time HIL platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesConfigure and maintain HIL test setups for power electronic systems.Develop and maintain real-time models of power circuits using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.Integrate power-converter controllers with HIL environments.Perform signal conditioning, scaling, gain configuration, pin mapping, and wiring validation.Configure analog and digital I/O.Set up and verify communication interfaces.Execute validation activities based on Design Verification Test (DVT) plans.Perform controller algorithm verification and fault-injection testing.Analyze test results and prepare validation reports.Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, control, and HIL-related issues.Work closely with Controls, Firmware, Systems, and Test Engineering teams.Support system-level validation of UPS, inverters, AC-DC and DC-DC converter systems.