GridBridge-posted 4 months ago
Manager
Raleigh, NC
501-1,000 employees

The Manager, Power Electronics Engineering plays a key role in leading and technically contributing to our engineering team as we develop the company’s grid connected and DC microgrid power electronics solutions. The successful candidate must be a hands-on, experienced engineering leader who applies their education and professional background in power electronics theory and methods to deliver a range of grid-connected hardware and system solutions for AC and DC power converter platforms. The individual must be a highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong ethics, experienced in delivering industrial product quality and performance with proven project leadership and team leadership experience.

  • Lead the Power Electronics Engineering team in the design and development of advanced power conversion systems, ensuring alignment with product requirements and business goals.
  • Drive system and subsystem trade-off analyses to inform strategic hardware/software build vs. buy decisions.
  • Oversee the creation of System and Subsystem Specifications and ensure traceability to high-level product requirements.
  • Guide the development of Engineering and Design Requirements that support scalable, reliable, and high-performance power electronics solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership in power conversion topologies including buck/boost, multi-phase/interleaved, DAB, LLC, and H-bridge architectures.
  • Direct the selection and integration of high-power switching technologies such as Silicon FETs, GaN FETs, and SiC FETs.
  • Supervise mixed-signal PCBA design efforts, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective EMC mitigation in high-noise environments.
  • Champion thermal management strategies for high-power components and subsystems to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical and embedded software engineering teams using industrial-grade development processes.
  • Lead validation efforts through unit, subsystem, and system-level testing, supporting early design simulation and iterative improvement.
  • Manage contract manufacturer relationships for prototype builds and testing, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Oversee supply chain activities including vendor selection, contract/SOW development, and cost/schedule management.
  • Promote Design for Manufacture and Test (DFM/DFT), quality assurance, and reliability engineering throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Facilitate New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth transition from engineering to manufacturing.
  • Support the development of environmentally hardened, industrial-grade products for demanding applications.
  • Maintain high standards in documentation, communication, and organizational practices across engineering functions.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement, mentoring team members and driving technical excellence.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record in full product lifecycle management—from concept through end-of-life.
  • Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a strong Power Electronics background.
  • 15+ years of experience in system architecture and design for high-power, high-voltage product development, specializing in grid-connected and DC microgrid power electronics.
  • Skilled in integrating digital, analog, DSP, and software-based technologies to deliver robust and efficient solutions.
  • 5+ years successful team and project leadership experience.
  • Experience working cross-functionally across multiple locations.
  • Thrives in a small business hands-on environment with a highly motivated Team atmosphere.
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