Power Electronics Engineer (Direct Hire) Dayton, OH Job Requisition: 7596 Description for Power Electronics Engineer: This Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and production support of high-power power electronics and motor drive systems used in heavy-duty mining and railroad applications. The Power Electronics Engineer works on robust, high-voltage traction and propulsion solutions designed to perform reliably in harsh, high-vibration, and demanding duty-cycle environments, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, sales, and customer teams to deliver safe, compliant, and field-proven products. Responsibilities for Power Electronics Engineer: • Own all electronic and electrical aspects of new product development through production support • Design and optimize high-power traction inverters, converters, and auxiliary power supplies for heavy-duty equipment • Specify and integrate high-voltage power semiconductor devices and power modules • Develop cooling and thermal management solutions for rugged operating environments • Implement motor control algorithms and inverter-based control systems for high-power PMSM applications • Develop embedded firmware on DSP, FPGA, and real-time control platforms • Conduct hardware testing, dynamometer validation, and field trials • Ensure compliance with rail and mining safety standards • Troubleshoot field performance issues and support corrective actions • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers for full system integration • Provide technical support to operations, field service, sales, and customers • Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and compliance certifications • Analyze customer returns and lead root-cause and corrective-action efforts • Support prototype build, instrumentation setup, and evaluation activities • Interface with customers to clarify design objectives and communicate project updates • Adhere to internal release-to-production and quality processes • Support the design and build of test cells for technology development • Maintain technical currency through continued education and technology awareness Requirements for Power Electronics Engineer: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field • Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-power electronics design for transportation, heavy equipment, or industrial systems • Experience with high-power inverters, motor drives, and high-voltage converters up to 3 kV • Knowledge of PMSM machines and associated control techniques • Experience with laboratory and electronic test equipment and applicable standards • Familiarity with battery and hybrid energy storage systems for heavy-duty applications • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and critical-thinking skills • Ability to translate designs from concept and documentation into physical hardware • Proficient written and verbal communication skills • Ability to create, interpret, and manage engineering and manufacturing documentation • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management • Demonstrated ownership, ethical conduct, and ability to work effectively within a team • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software tools