Power Electronics Design Engineer (m/f/d)

In this role you will design inverters and power electronic components for battery electric vehicles within a multicultural Technology & Innovation team. You’ll drive complete development cycles from concept to prototype testing, collaborating with mechanical, system, and simulation engineers. You’ll shape next-generation power electronics for mass-market eMobility, balancing performance, reliability and manufacturability. This position offers hands-on design impact and a clear path to product roadmaps in a fast-moving automotive context.

• Create complete schematics and BOMs for next-generation power electronic components with emphasis on the power path (traction inverters).
• Review and approve electrical design requirements for power electronics.
• Perform circuit design optimizations and implement innovative concepts.
• Compare and evaluate various design concepts and components.
• Develop optimized inverter designs in collaboration with Mechanical Engineers and System Architects.
• Conduct electrical simulations and work closely with simulation engineers.
• Lead PCB layout activities with ECAD engineers; organize schematic and layout reviews.
• Support prototype builds and conduct functional hardware bench testing and verification.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design engineering within power electronics
• Deep knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout processes and PCB design tools
• Experience with power semiconductors (SiC/Si CMOS? note: list as given) and automotive power electronics: gate drivers, isolated supplies, protection functions
• Experience in high-voltage inverter development: power stage design, DC-link, sensing, thermal management, system integration
• Understanding of modern system simulation methodologies for high-voltage systems
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, PSpice/LTspice
• Strong knowledge of EMC design practices and compliance requirements
• Basic understanding of Functional Safety according to ISO 26262
• Proficient in MS Office, CAD tools, and simulation software
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English and German

• Strong communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Open-mindedness and innovation drive
• Power electronics design
• PCB layout
• Power semiconductors (SiC, IGBT, CMOS FETs) and gate-driver circuits