Senior Power Electronics, Controls Engineer

ITW

Senior Power Electronics & Controls Engineer at Miller Electric developing advanced welding equipment control systems. Collaborating with engineering teams to create innovative power electronics solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in control systems and power electronics design, with a strong focus on digital control loops and switch-mode power conversion. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and drive innovative solutions from concept to manufacturable prototypes.

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Control Systems DesignPower Electronics ExperienceDigital Control LoopsSwitch-Mode Power ConversionPCB Layout for Power Designs

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Hard Skills

Control SystemsPower ElectronicsDigital Control LoopsSwitch-Mode DesignSiC DevicesFull-Bridge TopologiesGate DriveMagneticsModeling and SimulationDesign-for-Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Analytical InstinctsSelf-StarterMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringAdvanced Degree in Controls or Power Electronics

Industry Keywords

UL StandardsCSA StandardsCE StandardsR&D Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and model the control systems that define how the next generation of welding engines behave.
Take new power conversion concepts from control simulation to working proof-of-concept prototypes that show what is possible.
Create the reference designs that help our divisions reach the market faster and with less risk.
Prove out emerging power conversion technology and define what it takes to make it robust, manufacturable, and repeatable.
Partner with division representatives to turn their customer needs into the right technology bets.
Mentor across the engineering community and raise the bar for control and power electronics design throughout Miller.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required; an advanced degree with a controls or power electronics focus is a plus.
5-10+ years of relevant control systems and power electronics experience, or 5+ years for an exceptional engineer who has been a key contributor across many successful designs.
Demonstrated experience designing and stabilizing digital control loops for switch-mode power conversion.
Proven multi-kW switch-mode design experience, including SiC or other wide-bandgap devices, full-bridge topologies, gate drive, and magnetics.
A track record of taking concepts from modeling and simulation through working hardware and measured results.
Working knowledge of PCB layout for power and mixed-signal designs, with familiarity with design-for-manufacturing and third-party standards such as UL, CSA, and CE.
A self-starter with strong analytical instincts who thrives in a hands-on R&D environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future .
Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement; because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.
Relocation Assistance – Relocation support is available for qualified candidates joining our team in Milwaukee or Appleton, WI.