Power Electronics Engineer - (DATA CENTERS)
affinity executive searchSan Jose, CA
$180 K – $200 K
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affinity executive searchSan Jose, CA7 days ago
$180 K – $200 K
Industries
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component ManufacturingSwitchgear and Switchboard Apparatus ManufacturingResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEERHIGH POWER CONVERSION (kW MW) San Jose, CA (On-Site Only)COMPANYStep into a high-impact R&D role with a global leader in power electronics, energy infrastructure, and advanced conversion technologies. This organization is driving next-generation platforms including data center power architectures, containerized charging systems, and energy storage solutions. WHY THEY VALUE AND APPRECIATE THEIR EMPLOYEESWork on cutting-edge MW-class power systems ... not sustaining legacy productsBe part of a ground-up R&D team build with high visibility and impactCollaborate globally across U.S., Europe, and AsiaInnovation-driven culture ... minimal bureaucracyDirect exposure to real-world, high-power engineering challengesInfluence platform-level design decisionsYOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANYYou'll be part of a newly forming R&D team, focused on building next-generation power conversion platforms that will shape the future of high-density, high-efficiency energy systems. Individual Contributor role focused on advanced development, prototyping, and platform R&D ... not production support. Core focus: AC/DC, DC/DC, and HVDC/DC converters supporting data center and high-power infrastructure applications.
Other Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Development & PrototypingDesign and evaluate high-power conversion systems (kW MW) Execute topology trade-offs, efficiency optimization, and thermal/EMI analysisPerform hands-on lab bring-up, testing, and debuggingDevelop prototype and reference designs (no production ownership) Technical Problem Solving & Escalation SupportLead deep technical troubleshooting beyond FAE-level issuesDrive root-cause analysis, validation, and resolution strategies, advanced R&D tasks: calculations/simulations, deriving formulas, drawing waveforms. Customer-Facing EngineeringEngage directly with U.S.-based customersTranslate requirements into engineering direction and design improvementsSupport evaluations with data-driven technical recommendations, tools like: MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, Cadence Virtuoso and AllegroGlobal CollaborationPartner with international R&D teams across Europe and AsiaShare findings and contribute to global platform developmentBACKGROUND PROFILEPh. D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics / Power Conversion preferred) Hands-on experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, or inverter-based power systemsStrong foundation in lab validation, testing, debugging, and system-level optimizationPREFERRED (PLUS) Bilingual (nice-to-have)ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS
Compensation:
$180K – $200K Base + 20% BonusTravel: 20–25% ... Europe and AsiaRelocation: Yes ... North America candidates onlyVisa: H1B transfer supported, Green Card, US Citizen, TN Visa
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$180 K – $200 K
Location
San Jose, CA
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Posted
7 days ago
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