Engineer II – Power Electronics

Responsibilities:
*Design and develop power electronics hardware for 3-phase UPS systems using power converter modules.
*Integrate power electronics components and subsystems to ensure smooth system-level performance.
*Ensure all hardware designs comply with relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements.
*Carry out testing and validation activities to verify the performance, reliability, and quality of power electronics systems.
*Work closely with mechanical, firmware, and system engineering teams to achieve seamless integration of the complete solution.
*Review system requirements and technical specifications to identify the most suitable power electronics design approach.
*Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to select appropriate components and materials for the project.
*Take part in design reviews, offering technical guidance and supporting the team with engineering expertise.
*Prepare and maintain design documentation, including technical specifications, test plans, procedures, and reports.

Requirements:
*A Master’s or PhD in Power Electronics is preferred.
*5–8 years of hands-on experience in power electronics hardware design, ideally involving high-power and 3-phase product development.
*Strong understanding of power electronics design concepts, including AC-DC/DC-AC conversion, power semiconductor devices, and control methodologies.
*Experience integrating power electronics components and subsystems into complete UPS solutions while ensuring smooth operation and compatibility.
*Expertise in designing high-power systems, with sound knowledge of power distribution, thermal management, and protection techniques for 3-phase UPS applications.
*Good knowledge of safety regulations and protection methods, including overvoltage, overcurrent, fault detection, and electrical isolation.
*Familiarity with industry compliance and certification standards applicable to UPS systems, such as UL, IEC, and IEEE.
*Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to diagnose and resolve issues related to electrical noise, power quality, and overall system performance.
*Solid understanding of magnetics, fuses, gate drivers, semiconductor devices, MCUs, and FPGA-based control systems.
*Practical experience reviewing PCB layouts with emphasis on EMI/EMC compliance, creepage and clearance requirements, and thermal optimization.
*Experience using simulation and modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or PLECS.
*Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside global cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, and system engineers, as well as suppliers.
*Previous experience with UPS systems or other power conversion technologies will be considered an added advantage.