CareerPlan

Entry-Level – Researcher – Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems

Warren, Michigan, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-09
HybridNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Research, design, model, simulate, prototype, and test advanced inverter and power-conversion systems for export-power, uninterruptible-AC-power, microgrid, and energy-storage applications.

Role type

Entry-level researcher (PhD)

Builds

Power-electronics solutions and system demonstrations

Domain

Power electronics, energy conversion, electrical systems

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Power electronics, energy conversion, system modeling, simulation, electrical engineering fundamentals, digital and analog control systems, embedded controls, prototype hardware development, EMI/EMC analysis, thermal management

Preferred skills

Three-phase inverters, grid-connected converters, microgrids, high-voltage battery integration, wide-bandgap semiconductors, multiphysics analysis, AI-enabled design methods

Technologies

PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium, LTspice, Maxwell, JMAG, Ansys, Altair

Responsibilities

Research and invent power-conversion architectures; develop and evaluate inverter and DC-DC converter topologies; conduct instrumented bench and system-level experiments; prepare research reports and technical publications; lead technical discussions and reviews

Seniority

Entry-level, PhD graduate