Electrical/Electronic Components and Integration Engineer – Power Conversion and Distribution Systems

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We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronics Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex electrical systems for power conversion and distribution systems in electrified platforms. This role emphasizes system architecture, PCB-level design, advanced component selection, EMI/EMC compliance, and power filter design, including LCL filters.

The successful candidate will collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant, and optimized systems, ensuring strong performance across electrical, thermal, electromagnetic, and packaging domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system architecture for power conversion and distribution systems, translating product requirements into subsystem and PCB-level specifications.
• Lead the design and development of LV/HV power conversion systems, including AC/DC, DC/DC, and inverter-based architectures.
• Own PCB architecture decisions such as stack-up, partitioning, grounding strategy, and creepage/clearance for high-reliability, EMI-resilient designs.
• Drive component selection at both system and PCB levels, including power semiconductors, magnetics, passives, and protection devices, with consideration for derating, cost, and lifecycle.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance through effective PCB design practices, filtering, shielding, and system-level noise mitigation strategies.
• Design, size, and integrate LCL and input/output filters for power converters, including resonance control and damping approaches.
• Partner with firmware, controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to achieve seamless end-to-end system integration.
• Define and execute verification and validation activities, including EMI testing, power quality evaluation, and system-level debugging.
• Perform simulation and analysis using SPICE and related tools to validate switching behavior, power integrity, efficiency, and overall robustness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards such as IEC, CISPR, UL, and CE, and deliver complete design documentation, technical reviews, and validation reports.

Technical Skills

• System architecture and requirements engineering
• LV and HV system design for batteries, power distribution, and power electronics
• EMI/EMC design, compliance, and mitigation techniques
• LCL filter design, resonance control, and filter integration
• Component selection, including magnetics, passives, and EMI-related components
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Power electronics fundamentals and converter topologies
• System-level validation, debugging, and EMI/EMC test execution
• Magnetics design expertise, including inductors, chokes, and filters
• Thermal design considerations for power electronics and filtering hardware

Tools and Software

• ECAD tools: Altium, OrCAD, and Cadence
• Simulation tools: LTSpice, PSpice, and MATLAB/Simulink
• EMI test equipment: spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, and LISN setups
• Validation tools: oscilloscopes, CANoe, and related lab instrumentation
• Requirements management tools such as DOORS or Polarion are a plus

Soft Skills and Teamwork

• Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices
• Clear communication and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to schedule
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Ph.D. in Power Electronics, Automotive Electronics, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in electrification, automotive, or industrial power systems is preferred

Additional information: This job required 5days working from office.

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