Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Motion Recruitment
  • Canton, MA
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Power Electronics Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of advanced power conversion and embedded control systems. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex hardware challenges, mentoring technical teams, and driving sophisticated electronic products from initial architecture through production release.

    As a senior member of the engineering organization, you will serve as a key contributor to next-generation power electronics initiatives, influencing technical direction while remaining hands-on with design, validation, and system optimization. This position offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies, including high-power electronics, FPGA-based control systems, embedded processors, and precision analog circuitry.

    Required Skills & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
    • 5+ years of experience designing and developing electronic hardware at the board level.
    • Expertise in power conversion architectures and power management systems.
    • Experience developing high-performance analog and digital electronic solutions.
    • Strong understanding of embedded processing platforms and FPGA implementation.
    • Experience with the complete PCB development lifecycle, including requirements definition, schematic creation, layout collaboration, manufacturability, and testing.
    • Proficiency using circuit modeling and simulation tools to validate and optimize designs.
    • Hands-on expertise using laboratory instrumentation for characterization and troubleshooting.
    • Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
    Desired Skills & Experience
    • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
    • Experience serving as the lead engineer for complex hardware development programs.
    • Knowledge of magnetic component selection and optimization.
    • Experience with closed-loop control systems and advanced feedback methodologies.
    • Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
    • Experience transitioning products from engineering development into manufacturing environments.
    What You Will Be Doing Technology Focus
    • 35% Power Electronics Architecture & System Design
    • 25% Embedded Controls & Digital Hardware Development
    • 20% PCB Development & Product Realization
    • 20% Test, Validation & Performance Optimization
    Daily Responsibilities
    • 60% Advanced Engineering & Technical Problem Solving
    • 20% Technical Leadership & Project Ownership
    • 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Design Reviews
    The Offer

    You will receive the following benefits:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with Company Match
    • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Collaborative and Highly Technical Work Environment

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCanton, MA

    Skills

    • Circuit Simulationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Component Selectionunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electronic Designunmatched
    • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Embedded Processorsunmatched
    • Embedded Systemsunmatched
    • FPGAunmatched
    • Hardware Developmentunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Power Engineeringunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Power Managementunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product Lifecycleunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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