Controls Engineer, Power Electronics
Core
Technical leader for power electronics control systems, driving modeling, development, and validation of advanced embedded controls for high-power solid-state converters and inverters to support medium-duty EV charging and drivetrain systems.
Role type
Senior IC controls engineer (power electronics)
Builds
Embedded control architectures and firmware for high-power solid-state converters and inverters
Domain
Electric vehicles (EV), power electronics, embedded systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), HIL validation (Typhoon), C/C++ programming, microcontroller programming (TI C2000), high-power converter topologies (DAB, resonant converters), inverter control strategies, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Preferred skills
Megawatt-scale EV charging infrastructure experience, automotive communication protocols (CAN, J1939), high-voltage system scaling (480V+)
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, Typhoon HIL, C, C++, TI C2000
Responsibilities
Lead development of control algorithms for AC-DC, DC-DC, AFE, and multi-level inverters; Design and validate model-based embedded control architectures; Manage firmware engineering lifecycle from development to integration; Drive system reliability improvements using DFSS methodologies; Collaborate on fast DC charging protocols and BMS integration
Seniority
Senior, technical leader