What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Power Electronics Engineer position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
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
You will receive the following benefits:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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.
- 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.
- 35% Power Electronics Architecture & System Design
- 25% Embedded Controls & Digital Hardware Development
- 20% PCB Development & Product Realization
- 20% Test, Validation & Performance Optimization
- 60% Advanced Engineering & Technical Problem Solving
- 20% Technical Leadership & Project Ownership
- 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Design Reviews
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.
Salary : $150,000 - $165,000