What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Electronics Engineer position at Harvey Nash?
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Power Electronics Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and troubleshooting of power electronics hardware for medium-voltage and utility-scale power conversion systems. This role focuses on Gate Driver Boards (GDB), Power Boards, and high-power inverter/converter applications.
You will collaborate with electrical, controls, validation, manufacturing, and supplier teams to develop, test, and improve robust power electronics solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and debug Gate Driver Boards (GDB), Power Boards, sensing, interface, and protection circuits.
- Develop schematics and review PCB layouts for high-voltage/high-current applications.
- Select and qualify components including IGBTs, SiC devices, gate drivers, power supplies, and sensors.
- Execute hardware validation activities including:
- Double Pulse Testing (DPT)
- Switching characterization
- Thermal and fault-condition testing
- Protection verification
- Hardware bring-up and commissioning
- Analyze switching waveforms, current sharing, switching losses, voltage overshoot, and short-circuit response.
- Perform root cause analysis of inverter, gate drive, and power module failures.
- Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, thermal cameras, and power analyzers.
- Partner with controls, validation, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to support prototype and production builds.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or Associate Degree with 10 years of relevant experience).
- 5 years of power electronics hardware development experience (3 years with MS degree).
- Hands-on experience with inverters, converters, motor drives, UPS, BESS, renewable energy, or power conversion systems.
- Strong knowledge of:
- IGBT and SiC power devices
- Gate driver design
- Power converter topologies
- Protection circuits and thermal management
- Experience designing and debugging power electronics PCBs.
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes and high-speed measurements.
- Hands-on laboratory testing and troubleshooting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics focus.
- Experience with medium-voltage power conversion systems.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, and Altium Designer.
- Experience performing Double Pulse Testing (DPT).
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC, DFMEA, reliability engineering, and UL/IEC standards.
Top Skills
- Gate Driver Board (GDB) Design & Validation
- Power Electronics Hardware Design & Debugging
- Double Pulse Testing (DPT), Hardware Validation & Root Cause Analysis
Nice to Have
- Medium-voltage power conversion systems
- Multi-level inverter topologies (NPC/T-Type)
- Utility-scale BESS and grid-tied inverter experience
- Power module failure analysis and thermal characterization
- Prototype-to-production product development experience
Why Join?
- Work on cutting-edge electrification and energy conversion technologies.
- Hands-on role with significant technical ownership.
- Collaborate with experienced Senior and Chief Engineers.
- Fast-paced environment with strong opportunities for professional growth.
Work Environment
- Mix of office and laboratory work (approximately 25–75% office, remainder lab).
- Occasional travel to test facilities or field locations.
- PPE required for laboratory testing activities.
Salary : $48 - $51