Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Murata Power Solutions, Inc. • Westborough, MA

81d • $167,150 - $183,850

About The Position

Murata Power Solutions is a leading provider of power conversion products that are sustainable and efficient. We are focused in two transformative technology, macro market segments; Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, including electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of breakthrough power electronics, we design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom power solutions. We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion products. This role focuses on driving innovation in power density, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and leadership to guide product development from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• BSEE with 8+ years, MSEE with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience in power electronics design.
• Extensive experience in high-frequency, high-density switching power supply design, including circuit topologies (Flyback, LLC, Buck, ZVS, Synchronous, etc.).
• Control theories, loop compensation, and supervisory functions.
• Magnetics design (embedded and SMT).
• PCB layout, component placement, and routing.
• EMI/RFI mitigation and thermal management.
• Proficient in simulation and design tools such as MathCAD, PSpice, SIMPLIS; experience with modeling topologies, thermal, and EMI performance.
• Solid understanding of digital control via embedded controllers, firmware development, and communication bus protocols.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing technologies, production variances, and packaging challenges.
• Experience with PADS software is a plus.
• Knowledge of patent application, approval, and validation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of guiding critical design decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
• Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PADS software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple product development and research initiatives, providing technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Manage and guide engineering teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept to high-volume production.
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for future product integration.
• Apply advanced techniques for efficiency optimization in power electronics designs.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure successful product certification.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including requirements, test plans, validation reports, and ECOs.
• Propose circuit topologies, perform loss analysis, evaluate performance targets, and estimate product cost based on specifications.
• Design complex circuits including power, control, supervisory, and regulatory functions.
• Review PCB layouts and design documentation prior to release for procurement and production.
• Support product qualification efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of documentation for customers, factory pre-release, and final production release.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with QA, Manufacturing, Marketing, and senior leadership.
• Generate technical documentation to support design, manufacturing, and marketing activities.
• Provide technical support to Marketing and Sales during opportunity development.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees