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