Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics & Thermal Systems

Applied Engineering•Fargo, ND

13d•$40 - $59•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in North Dakota as an Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics & Thermal Systems. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires travel to Faribault, MN as needed. Candidates must reside within a 4–5 hour driving distance of Faribault or near a major airport such as Fargo or Bismarck. Employees working in North Dakota will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. As an Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics & Thermal Systems, you will drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems and product lines. You will perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing electrical assemblies. You will apply power conversion theory to optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency. You will design and analyze power‑electronics systems, including IGBT‑based topologies and high‑frequency switching architectures. You will develop and optimize high‑frequency busbar designs, including skin‑effect considerations, materials selection, and topology improvements. You will support research, development, and engineering initiatives, including concept development and early‑stage electrical design. You will conduct CFD/CFX analysis to evaluate electronics cooling, airflow, and thermal performance. You will design and validate electronics cooling strategies and thermal‑management solutions for high‑power assemblies. You will contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests. You will participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality, reduce variation, and streamline electrical assembly processes. You will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability. You will work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners. You will contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro. You will apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required
Minimum 2 years of experience as an electrical engineer
Experience with electrical design, modeling, and documentation
Knowledge of power conversion theory and high‑power electrical systems
Experience with power electronics, including IGBT‑based systems and high‑frequency switching architectures
Experience designing or analyzing high‑frequency busbars, including skin‑effect considerations, materials, and topology optimization
Experience with CFD/CFX analysis for electronics cooling and thermal‑management applications
Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and ECR processes
Ability to identify and execute design improvements that support cost, quality, and performance goals
Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities
Capable of working independently and as a team member
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
Effective verbal and written communication
Desire to work on a variety of projects

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical modeling or simulation tools (CAD, analysis, or circuit modeling platforms) preferred

Responsibilities

Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems and product lines
Perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing electrical assemblies
Apply power conversion theory to optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency
Design and analyze power‑electronics systems, including IGBT‑based topologies and high‑frequency switching architectures
Develop and optimize high‑frequency busbar designs, including skin‑effect considerations, materials selection, and topology improvements
Support research, development, and engineering initiatives, including concept development and early‑stage electrical design
Conduct CFD/CFX analysis to evaluate electronics cooling, airflow, and thermal performance
Design and validate electronics cooling strategies and thermal‑management solutions for high‑power assemblies
Contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests
Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality, reduce variation, and streamline electrical assembly processes
Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation