Power Electronics Engineer - Electrical Vehicle Power

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd. is seeking a power electronics EMI/EMC engineer to join our advanced Milan M. Jovanovic Power Electronics Lab, located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Your motivation, creativity, and results-oriented attitude will contribute to achieving our mission: providing innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and verify your ideas to enhance the performance of next-generation power electronics across various applications. These applications include on-board charging converters, EV traction inverters, charging stations, wind and solar inverters, and energy storage. Collaboration with global teams, interaction with suppliers, conference participation, and research publication in technical venues will also be part of your journey.

Power Electronics R&D Engineer – EV Power

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer to join our team focused on developing cutting-edge on-board chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various power conversion topologies and wide band gap devices, with a strong background in both theoretical and practical aspects of power electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative on-board charger solutions for EV applications.

• Research and implement power factor correction topologies, including both hard-switching and soft-switching techniques.

• Develop and optimize dual-active-bridge (DAB) and resonant DC-DC topologies.

• Work on single-stage AC-DC topologies, including resonant and DAB configurations.

• Explore and implement new bidirectional devices like bi-GaN and bi-SiC in various applications such as Vienna rectifiers, Current Source Inverters (CSI), and single-stage isolated AC-DC converters.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing and new products.

• Conduct simulations (PSIM, PLECS, ANSYS, Matlab/Simulink) and prototype testing to validate design concepts and ensure performance meets required specifications.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in power electronics and EV charging technologies.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and support product development.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.

• Proven experience in power electronics design and development, specifically in EV on-board chargers.

• Strong knowledge of power factor correction topologies (both hard-switching and soft-switching).

• Expertise in DAB and resonant DC-DC topologies.

• Experience with single-stage AC-DC topologies (resonant and DAB).

• Proficiency in working with wide band gap devices such as SiC and GaN.

• Familiarity with new bidirectional devices (bi-GaN and bi-SiC) and their applications.

• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the automotive industry, particularly in EV charging systems.

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to EV charging.

• Experience with hardware design and testing, including PCB layout and thermal management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing EV industry.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.