Power Electronics Hardware Engineer
Newark
Friday, 22 May 2026
Lead full V-cycle development of 12 V PD - Us (up to 60 A DC), including requirements definition, hardware design, verification, validation, and production handoff Design and develop ECU hardware with a focus on power electronics, load switching, and protection circuits Select and apply AEC-Q 101 Logic-Level N-Channel Trench MOSFE - Ts for low-voltage, high-current switching applications Design and analyze half-bridge and full-bridge topologies for inductive load control within PDU architectures Develop schematics using Or. CAD; support PCB layout reviews with DFM considerations Author and execute DVP&R test plans; perform bench-level hardware testing and failure analysis Drive supplier and component qualification per automotive quality standards Collaborate with systems, software, and validation teams across the ADAS and Infotainment hardware program Maintain design documentation, BOMs, and engineering change records throughout the product lifecycle Required Qualifications 5–10 years of hands-on automotive power electronics hardware design experience ECU hardware development background in an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment Proficiency in Or. CAD schematic capture (hard requirement) Strong working knowledge of AEC-Q 101 Logic-Level N-Channel Trench MOSFE - Ts in 12 V automotive PDU design Experience designing and analyzing half-bridge and full-bridge switching topologies Proven ownership of hardware products through the full V-cycle, including DVP&R authoring and execution Familiarity with gate driver IC selection and high-side/low-side switching circuit design Understanding of automotive electrical architecture and 12 V power distribution requirements Engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered Nice to Have ISO 26262 Functional Safety awareness and ASIL classification experience CAN or LIN protocol experience in ECU hardware contexts FMEA authoring for power electronics hardware Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/ K The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience