Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Research Engineer for a top energy technology client. This candidate will play a critical role in advancing next-generation electrification, renewable energy, and power generation technologies. The ideal engineer will lead cutting-edge research efforts focused on power electronics, grid integration, advanced controls, and electrical system design. Responsibilities include developing simulation models, designing and testing power conversion hardware, implementing sophisticated control algorithms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative technologies from concept to reality. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly technical engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading advanced research initiatives, and contributing to a more reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy future
Day-to-Day:
• Conduct research in power electronics, including modeling, simulation, design, and testing
• Simulate and analyze power converters, transformers, filters, grid systems, and electromechanical systems
• Develop control, monitoring, and diagnostic algorithms for power conversion systems
• Implement advanced electrical system controls in hardware environments
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Lead research and development programs to achieve business objectives
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with product engineers and research teams to define requirements
• Present technical findings to business stakeholders and industry conferences
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced engineers
• Develop innovative solutions for electrification, renewables, and power generation applications
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
Must-Haves:
• PhD in Power Electronics or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Advanced technology development experience designing, building, and testing power electronics and controls
• Strong expertise in simulation and analysis of electrical and electromechanical systems
• Hands-on power electronics hardware design, build, and experimental testing experience
• Experience with electrical systems, power electronic converters, grid integration, and power converter controls
• Experience with high-frequency, high-voltage, and high-power applications
• Renewable energy systems experience
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Plusses:
• Experience with PLECS, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar simulation platforms
• FPGA development experience
• PCB design experience
• Power hardware development and testing expertise
• HVDC systems experience
• C++ programming experience
• Visual Studio experience
• Signal processing knowledge
• Strong project management and program execution experience
• Experience presenting research at technical conferences
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.