Power Electronics Engineer

ITW • Eden Prairie, MN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Objective: Design, develop, and optimize power conversion systems and electronic circuits for our next-generation products. You will work across the full development lifecycle — from concept and simulation through prototype, validation, and production release — collaborating closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.

Requirements

• BS degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of experience required

Nice To Haves

• Apply to senior levels

Responsibilities

• Apply the electrical principles to design, develop and improve electrical products and systems.
• Design and develop power conversion topologies including DC-DC converters, inverters, rectifiers, and motor drives from specifications through production.
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis using tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent to validate designs before hardware builds.
• Conduct thermal analysis, component selection, and magnetic design (transformers, inductors) for high-efficiency, high-reliability systems.
• Lead hardware verification and testing, including EMI/EMC compliance, efficiency characterization, and stress testing to meet regulatory standards (UL, CE, IEC).
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop and tune control algorithms (e.g., PWM, PID, MPPT) and support bring-up and debugging of power management systems.
• Create and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOM, test plans, and engineering reports in compliance with internal quality and configuration management processes.
• Develop concepts and designs that meet or exceed the system's cost and performance goals.
• Develop concepts and designs for support of pre-sale applications as applicable.
• Plan and estimate cross functional development efforts.
• Provide technical reports, presentations, knowledge sharing.
• Review progress & evaluate results related to projects.
• Support digital communication and third-party interfaces.
• Interface with vendors of electronic components, key development tools and technologies.

Benefits

• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level