Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer

Magna Power Electronics, Inc.

• $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Power Electronics Engineering
  • Proficient in circuit modeling and simulation with auto-generation of C code
  • Experience with Texas Instrument microcontrollers, ideally C2000
  • Familiar with hardware design, schematic capture tools, and real-time operating systems

Responsibilities

  • Build and refine closed-loop control models using MATLAB/Simulink and auto-generate C code
  • Tune digital compensators for high-bandwidth control
  • Write and optimize bare-metal C code for TI C2000 and other MCUs
  • Develop low-level drivers with deterministic execution
  • Characterize converter efficiency and thermal performance using high-end lab equipment
  • Design PCBs in Altium for mixed-signal and high-voltage layouts
  • Author automated scripts in Python/LabVIEW for testing and programming

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match, plus life and supplemental insurance
  • Generous accrued paid time off and a steady work schedule
  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continuous learning
  • Reimbursement stipend for relocation costs for eligible hires
Full Job Description
Summary:

In the role of Power Electronics Control Engineer, you will be an important part of Magna-Power's R&D team, creating the controls and integrating them with power electronics for multi-kilowatt programmable DC power supplies. You'll model advanced control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, translate them into ultra-reliable C firmware on TI C2000 MCUs, and validate everything on custom PCBs you help design and debug. From concept through production, you'll collaborate closely with power-electronics, test, and manufacturing teams to deliver the next generation of high-performance power solutions. Given the complex nature of the products, there will be significant hands-on training and interaction with various Magna-Power teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field (Required); Master's degree (Preferred)
  • Previous Experience: Five (5) + years professional work experience in Power Electronics Engineering, not including projects in school (Required)
  • Circuit modeling and simulation experience and auto-generation of production-ready C code (Required); MATLAB, Simulink, Python (Preferred)
  • Experience with Texas Instrument microcontrollers (Required); C2000 (Preferred)
  • Experience with hardware design and schematic capture tools
  • Experience working with real-time operating systems
  • Experiencing working with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
  • Exposure and working knowledge of Python programming
  • Exposure to laboratory communications (SCPI, Labview, etc.)
  • Familiarity with modern test equipment
  • Experience with software development processes (GIT, issues tracking, etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Ability to learn new skills independently and assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to work onsite in Flemington, NJ Headquarters


Key Responsibilities:
  • Building and refining closed-loop control models in MATLAB/Simulink and auto-generation of production-ready C code.
  • Tuning digital compensators (PI/PID, state-space, predictive) for high-bandwidth control
  • Write, optimize, and document bare-metal C for TI C2000 and other 32-bit MCUs.
  • Developing low-level drivers (ADC, PWM, timers, SPI, I²C, UART, RS-485, CAN, Ethernet) with deterministic execution and interrupt-safe design.
  • Implementing high-resolution PWM strategies for hard-switched.
  • Interfacing firmware with gate-driver, current-sense, voltage-sense, and isolation circuitry
  • Characterizing converter efficiency, thermal performance, and dynamic response; iterate based on oscilloscope/logic-analyzer captures.
  • Designing 2- to 4-layer PCBs in Altium for mixed-signal and high-voltage layouts
  • Bring-up and debug prototypes with oscilloscopes, isolated differential probes, power analyzers, and high-bandwidth current probes.
  • Authoring automated Python/LabVIEW scripts for regression tests and production programming.
  • Generating detailed electrical specs, BOMs, and test plans; contribute to UL/IEC/CE compliance documentation and patent filings.
  • Leading design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve DFM/DFA issues.
  • Supporting field-failure analysis and sustainment engineering for products in volume production.


Perks & Benefits

In addition to your competitive compensation, Magna-Power provides a comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you thrive:
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Financial Future: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, plus Life/Supplemental insurance, Critical Illness & Accident plans, and FSA options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous accrued paid time off to unplug and recharge, and a steady work schedule (Monday-Friday Only).
  • Continuous Learning: Tuition reimbursement programs, certifications, conferences and additional learning opportunities to fuel your ongoing professional development and technical mastery.
  • Relocation Package: Reimbursement Stipend for relocation costs provided for eligible new hires (US Domestic Only / No Sponsorships Provided).


Now, as we continue to grow, we're looking for a Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to join our family. At MPE your expertise won't just sit on a shelf; it will power the future. You'll be diving into exciting, globally impactful projects, shaping everything from electric vehicle powertrains and next-generation semiconductor fabrication to particle accelerators, cutting-edge energy research, and national defense. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your team has your back, you've found it.

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