Power Electronics Engineer (III)

ITW • Eden Prairie, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

MTS Systems Corporation is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and optimize power conversion systems and electronic circuits for next-generation products. This role involves working across the full development lifecycle, from concept and simulation through prototype, validation, and production release, in collaboration with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams. The company fosters a thriving environment for learning, innovation, and growth, offering opportunities to work on fascinating projects with smart people and make a positive impact. MTS provides access to the latest tools and technologies, a dynamic culture of continuous improvement, and potential for world travel.

Requirements

• BS degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Proven experience leading power electronic new product development from start to finish

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering or related field
• Experience with permanent magnet synchronous motor control circuits
• Familiarity with current power electronic components (e.g., wide band gap hard-switched devices)
• Excellent understanding of electromagnetic physics and practical methods to test and troubleshoot high frequency, med/high voltage switching events
• Familiar with electrical design software (e.g,. Altium)
• Experience with custom systems and high-performance (e.g,. Motorsport, Aerospace) application

Responsibilities

• Apply 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, and 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 (apply to senior levels).

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $107,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Equal opportunity employer
• Value colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas
• Workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees
• 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: Senior