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Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Protection

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA, 53051Full-time$105k–$154k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-12
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the design, development, and testing of innovative power conversion technologies, specifically solid-state and hybrid circuit protection systems for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Power Electronics Engineer (Protection)

Builds

Solid-state and hybrid circuit breakers, power conversion technologies, and DC power distribution network protection systems.

Domain

Power Electronics / Electrical Protection / Industrial & Automotive

Required skills

Solid-state and hybrid circuit breaker topologies, high-power electronics, power semiconductor design, control algorithms, low and medium voltage power systems, prototype development, industry standards (IEC, IEEE, UL)

Preferred skills

PhD in Electrical/Power Electronics Engineering, academic or postgraduate design experience with protection circuitry systems, lab environment prototyping

Technologies

Power semiconductors, switching devices, surge suppression devices, DC power distribution networks

Responsibilities

Create emerging power conversion solutions for diverse applications; lead technology projects with cross-functional and global teams; advance state-of-the-art power electronics and identify commercialization opportunities; manage project plans, budgets, and resources; engage with power semiconductor manufacturers and national labs; develop technology road maps.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership