Job Description

The Power Electronics Design Engineer (m/f/d) is responsible for the electronic design of inverters and power electronic components for battery electric vehicles. You will be part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary Technology & Innovation team, working on the definition and development of power electronics for the next generation of battery electric vehicles targeting the eMobility mass market. Your responsibilities will include developing new power electronic concepts, creating electronic schematics, and performing verification testing of your concepts and designs. The role covers the complete development cycle of advanced inverter systems, from early concept and requirements definition through design and manufacturing to prototype and sample testing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop complete schematics and bills of materials (BOMs) for next-generation power electronic components, with a strong focus on the power path, e.g., traction inverters

• Review and approve electrical design requirements for power electronic components

• Perform circuit design optimizations and implement innovative circuit concepts

• Conduct comparative evaluations of various design concepts and electrical components

• Develop optimized inverter designs in collaboration with Mechanical Engineers and System Architects

• Perform electrical simulations of power electronic designs and collaborate closely with simulation engineers

• Lead PCB layout activities by working closely with ECAD engineers

• Organize and conduct schematic and layout reviews

• Support prototype build activities in the prototype workshop

• Perform functional hardware bench testing and design verification

• Conduct technology scouting activities and contribute to future product and technology roadmaps

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering within the power electronics industry

• Deep knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout processes, and industry-standard PCB design tools

• Extensive experience in the design and application of power semiconductors (SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs), gate-driver circuits, isolated power supplies, and protection functions for automotive power electronics

• Proven experience in the development of high-voltage inverter systems, including power stage design, DC-link architecture, current and voltage sensing, thermal considerations, and system integration

• Solid understanding of modern system simulation methodologies for high-voltage systems

• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, and PSpice/LTspice

• Strong knowledge of EMC-related design practices and compliance requirements

• Basic understanding of Functional Safety according to ISO 26262

• Proficient in MS Office, CAD tools, and simulation software

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Fluency in both English and German

Core Competencies:

• Open-Mindedness and Innovation Drive

• Creativity

• Innovation Management

• Decision Quality

• Drive for Results

• Strategic Agility

• Perspective

• Dealing with Ambiguity

• Functional and Technical Expertise

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