Demo

Power Systems Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies
Sensata Technologies Salary
South Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
The Power Systems Design Engineer at Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies, is responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating power conversion equipment and associated electronic components, controls, and transformers.

General Responsibilities

  • Key participant in creating designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
  • Collaborates on feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
  • Organizes development testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
  • Key participant in failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
  • Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons including; producing design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
  • Collaborates with senior engineers/managers to engage with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

Experience / Qualifications

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Document design work, test results, and software versions in accordance with engineering standards and company procedures.
  • Design and implement PLC and HMI software applications for control, monitoring, and automation of power electronic systems.
  • Contribute to the development of custom product software, including firmware and specialized applications for unique customer solutions.
  • Support electronic board development.
  • Support system commissioning, field upgrades, and customer technical requests.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience with C/C , Python, or structured text programming for control applications.
  • Knowledge of embedded software/firmware development and electronic board-level integration.
  • Familiarity with power conversion systems (rectifiers, inverters, choppers, UPS, energy storage, or renewable applications) strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, etc.).
  • Understanding of UL, CE, and IEEE standards applicable to power electronic equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
  • Knowledge or experience with AI‑assisted engineering tools.
  • Experience with electrical simulation tools.

Base Salary Range:

$95,920.00 - $131,890.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

SmarterTogether

  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
  • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement

Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China

NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

Salary : $95,920 - $131,890

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Power Systems Design Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Power Systems Design Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$70,609 - $91,165
Income Estimation: 
$86,680 - $110,316
Income Estimation: 
$117,033 - $148,289
Income Estimation: 
$90,926 - $113,495
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Sensata Technologies

  • Sensata Technologies South Burlington, VT
  • The Power Electronics Engineer at Dynapower is responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic parts, components or integrated c... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Sensata Technologies Attleboro, MA
  • This role is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the North America Automotive High-Voltage Engineering team. The position focuses on designing and d... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Sensata Technologies Attleboro, MA
  • Sensata Technologies is looking for an OES Sales Specialist in the U.S. to lead OEM service parts growth with our key customers in one of our highest growt... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Sensata Technologies South Burlington, VT
  • The Systems Administrator is responsible for providing a single point of contact for Information Technology related problems, including administration of o... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Power Systems Design Engineer jobs in the South Burlington, VT area that may be a better fit.

  • NOMAD Transportable Power Systems Waterbury, VT
  • JOB OVERVIEW The Senior Controls Software Engineer reports to the Engineering department leader and is part of the Engineering department that designs and ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Generac Power Systems Inc Barre, VT
  • We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into soluti... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!