Power Electronics Engineer

EV.Careers is partnering with a leader in sustainable EV charging technology to find a Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in high-voltage, high-power electronics. This is a systems-level role where you'll establish and lead failure analysis processes for MW-scale power systems, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges related to UPS systems, solar inverters, and electric drives. What Makes This Role Unique: Work on megawatt-scale (500kW-1MW) power systems - significantly more complex than typical power electronics roles 90% technical analysis - not buried in a lab Systems-level thinking required: understand how power electronics and software interact Direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across mission-critical infrastructure Your Responsibilities: Analysis & Problem-Solving: Perform detailed failure analysis on high-voltage (480V+), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems with similar components to UPS units, solar inverters, and electric drives Conduct root cause analysis on field returns and production units using FMEA, 8D, and RCA methodologies Analyze the interaction between power electronics hardware and embedded software/controls Implement tests to replicate failure modes and validate corrective actions Utilize statistical tools and software to analyze failure data and identify trends Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage customer concerns with 360-degree analysis approach Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through detailed reports and presentations Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement teams to implement improvements Coordinate repair and analysis activities across departments to meet deadlines efficiently Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of failures and analyses Develop repair strategies and continuously improve analysis methods Perform risk assessments to prevent future failures Drive process and product improvements based on field data Requirements Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (This is critical for the technical depth required) 5-10 years of hands-on experience with high-voltage (480V minimum), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems Industry-specific background in ONE OR MORE: UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Solar inverters / renewable energy systems Electric drives / motor drives / VFDs DC fast charging Deep technical expertise in power electronics, including experience repairing and analyzing complex equipment Systems-level thinking: Ability to understand and explain power electronics + software/controls interaction Proven experience with failure analysis techniques: FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges Excellent communication skills: Must present findings to both technical teams and business stakeholders Customer-facing experience managing technical concerns and field issues Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments What You'll Gain: Work on cutting-edge, MW-scale power systems in sustainable mobility infrastructure Move from component-level to systems-level architecture Escape corporate bureaucracy - mid-size company with direct impact Benefits PTO days 10 company-paid holidays Relocation financial assistance if needed Parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents Medical, dental, and vision insurance FSA and HSA healthcare accounts Life and accident insurance Short/long-term disability plans Retirement Savings: Company contributions and matching to your 401(k) plan On-Site Amenities in Charlotte: Ergonomic workstations, on-site gym, and EV charging stations

1-3 years
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (This is critical for the technical depth required) 5-10 years of hands-on experience with high-voltage (480V minimum), high-power (500kW-1MW) electronic systems Industry-specific background in ONE OR MORE: UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Solar inverters / renewable energy systems Electric drives / motor drives / VFDs DC fast charging Deep technical expertise in power electronics, including experience repairing and analyzing complex equipment Systems-level thinking: Ability to understand and explain power electronics + software/controls interaction Proven experience with failure analysis techniques: FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges Excellent communication skills: Must present findings to both technical teams and business stakeholders Customer-facing experience managing technical concerns and field issues Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments What You'll Gain: Work on cutting-edge, MW-scale power systems in sustainable mobility infrastructure Move from component-level to systems-level architecture Escape corporate bureaucracy - mid-size company with direct impact