Power Electronics Engineer
Blue Spark Energy Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- The Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for driving project delivery overseeing the full lifecycle of Pulsed Power products and solutions—from concept through development, enhancement, testing, and support
- Ensure they meet performance, reliability, cost, and compliance standards
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to define technical needs, troubleshoot design challenges, and ensure quality through structured testing and risk management
- Product Development and Technical Innovation
- Work with internal and external key stakeholders to define specifications and scope of requirements for related projects and solutions
- Identify opportunities for improvement/enhancement to current product design
- Lead/participate with failure/RCA investigations
- Design and deliver timely, cost-effective solutions with a focus on functionality and reliability supported by comprehensive testing and validation practices
- Specify, procure, and evaluate new components or technology to be applied or integrated into existing products and solutions
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and present field and bench testing data
- Provide technical support to both internal and external customers (eg training and troubleshooting)
- Support the sales and life cycle of BlueSpark® product and solution offerings in collaboration with all levels and departments to capture user needs, identify challenges, and implement improvements
- Create, review, revise and maintain all required documentation, specifications, and schematics to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality management systems (QMS)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Power Electronics; eligible for P.Eng. registration (APEGA)
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics design and development
- Strong understanding of power converter topologies
- Strong experience in design and development of power electronic circuits
- Strong expertise in H-bridge converter design and analysis
- Strong expertise in embedded firmware development (MCU/DSP), including real-time control and hardware interfacing
- Deep understanding of signal processing algorithms (implementation and optimization)
- Deep knowledge of switching devices (MOSFET, IGBT, SiC, GaN)
- Knowledge of EMI mitigation, grounding, thermal performance, and PCB layout
- Ability to design for high efficiency, high power density, and thermal performance
- Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, SPICE)
- Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and validating prototypes
- Python development skills
- Experience supporting production, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
- Working knowledge of industry regulations and standards (IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC)
- Experience with tool design for downhole and high-voltage environments is an asset
- Intermediate+ proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Zoom, and collaboration tools
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening and maintain eligibility for international travel.
Benefits
- Employee well-being programs
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
power electronics designpower converter topologiesH-bridge converter designembedded firmware developmentsignal processing algorithmsswitching devicesEMI mitigationthermal performancesimulation toolsPython development
Soft Skills
project deliverytroubleshootingtechnical supportcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershipdocumentationanalysispresentation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Power ElectronicsMaster’s degree in Power ElectronicsP.Eng. registration (APEGA)