• Power Electronics Engineer

    Actalent (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer

    Job Description

    The Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the design, testing, and debugging of power converters. This role involves developing products from concept through to high-volume production. You will design, develop, and test advanced power electronics such as inverters and converters using high power components, often in the range of hundreds of kilowatts.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and develop power converters and related electronics.

    + Test and debug power electronic circuits to ensure functionality.

    + Lead the product development process from concept through to production.

    + Utilize high power components for designing inverters and converters.

    + Implement schematic capture and component selection for power electronics circuits design.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in power electronics and schematic capture.

    + Proficiency with Altium for schematic design.

    + Ability to debug and test power electronic circuits.

    + Knowledge of 3-phase power systems.

    + Experience with hardware design and digital/analog design.

    + Familiarity with DC/AC motor systems and circuits.

    + Proficiency with test equipment such as scopes, DC/AC electronic loads, and power sources.

    + Experience with SiC and GaN device-based power converter design.

    + Simulation experience using Matlab Simulink, PLECS, or LTSpice.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics.

    + 8+ years of experience required for Lead Engineer positions.

    + 3+ years of experience required for Staff level Engineer positions.

    + Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems.

    + US Citizenship.

    Work Environment

    The engineering team works closely together in a waterfall model, fostering a collaborative environment. The role offers the opportunity to support new products and next-generation high-power technology. Engineers will have the chance to directly impact the product that goes to market.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $240000.00/yr.

     

    Getting those from customer

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.