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Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Electronics)
Accepting applicationsBrightwing · Detroit Metropolitan Area
Full-Time Mid_senior Ethernetanalogmixed-signal
Posted
1d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
N/A
We are seeking an experienced senior engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation automotive electronic systems. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership across the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production launch, while mentoring engineering teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in automotive electronics and electrical systems, with demonstrated experience leading the development of high-voltage products and systems used in electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, energy storage systems, or related applications. This individual will play a critical role in driving technical excellence, innovation, and product quality within our engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, development, and validation of automotive hardware systems and electronic control units (ECUs).
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to hardware engineers throughout the product development process.
Drive system-level design decisions while balancing performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
Collaborate closely with software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
Define hardware requirements, specifications, verification plans, and design standards.
Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and production launch activities.
Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Manage technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends related to electrification, power electronics, and automotive electronic systems.
Preferred High-Voltage Development Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience developing and launching high-voltage automotive products, including:
Battery management systems (BMS)
High-voltage power distribution units (PDU)
Inverters and converters
On-board chargers
Electric drive systems
Energy storage and battery pack electronics
High-voltage sensing and protection circuits
Electrified propulsion systems
Candidates with experience designing hardware operating at voltages above 60V DC, and familiarity with high-voltage isolation, safety, and protection requirements, are especially encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
8+ years of hardware engineering experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.
Proven experience designing automotive electronic hardware products from concept through production.
Strong knowledge of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and design-for-manufacturing practices.
Strong understanding of hardware validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts and technical decision-making.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or high-voltage product development.
Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.
Familiarity with automotive quality standards including IATF 16949 and APQP processes.
Experience with EMC/EMI design and compliance testing.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay.
Experience with power semiconductor technologies, high-current systems, and battery technologies.
Previous experience leading globally distributed engineering teams.
Key Competencies
Technical Leadership
High-Voltage Product Development
Systems Thinking
Product Development Execution
Risk Management
Team Development and Mentoring
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Customer Focus
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in automotive electronics and electrical systems, with demonstrated experience leading the development of high-voltage products and systems used in electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, energy storage systems, or related applications. This individual will play a critical role in driving technical excellence, innovation, and product quality within our engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, development, and validation of automotive hardware systems and electronic control units (ECUs).
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to hardware engineers throughout the product development process.
Drive system-level design decisions while balancing performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
Collaborate closely with software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
Define hardware requirements, specifications, verification plans, and design standards.
Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and production launch activities.
Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Manage technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends related to electrification, power electronics, and automotive electronic systems.
Preferred High-Voltage Development Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience developing and launching high-voltage automotive products, including:
Battery management systems (BMS)
High-voltage power distribution units (PDU)
Inverters and converters
On-board chargers
Electric drive systems
Energy storage and battery pack electronics
High-voltage sensing and protection circuits
Electrified propulsion systems
Candidates with experience designing hardware operating at voltages above 60V DC, and familiarity with high-voltage isolation, safety, and protection requirements, are especially encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
8+ years of hardware engineering experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.
Proven experience designing automotive electronic hardware products from concept through production.
Strong knowledge of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and design-for-manufacturing practices.
Strong understanding of hardware validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts and technical decision-making.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or high-voltage product development.
Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.
Familiarity with automotive quality standards including IATF 16949 and APQP processes.
Experience with EMC/EMI design and compliance testing.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay.
Experience with power semiconductor technologies, high-current systems, and battery technologies.
Previous experience leading globally distributed engineering teams.
Key Competencies
Technical Leadership
High-Voltage Product Development
Systems Thinking
Product Development Execution
Risk Management
Team Development and Mentoring
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Customer Focus
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