Power Electronics Design Engineer

Borgwarner — Germany · Posted ~4 hours ago

Mid Full-time Visa History ✓

Skills

Power electronics design Inverter design Electronic schematics Bill of materials (BOM) development Verification testing Electrical design Battery electric vehicle systems Power electronics Inverters Electrical schematics BOM Battery electric vehicle technology

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A leading engineering team is seeking a power electronics specialist to design and develop next-generation systems for electric mobility applications. The role involves creating electrical designs, developing schematics and component documentation, validating concepts through testing, and contributing throughout the complete development lifecycle from early requirements to prototype evaluation.

Highlights

Opportunity to work on advanced electric mobility technologies within a diverse engineering environment. The role offers involvement across the full product development lifecycle, from concept creation to testing and production readiness.

Description

The Power Electronics Design Engineer (m/f/d) is responsible for the electronic design of inverters and power electronic components for battery electric vehicles. You will be part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary Technology & Innovation team, working on the definition and development of power electronics for the next generation of battery electric vehicles targeting the eMobility mass market. Your responsibilities will include developing new power electronic concepts, creating electronic schematics, and performing verification testing of your concepts and designs. The role covers the complete development cycle of advanced inverter systems, from early concept and requirements definition through design and manufacturing to prototype and sample testing. Roles & Responsibilities Develop complete schematics and bills of materials (BOMs) for next-generation power electronic components, with a strong focus on the power path, e.g., traction invertersReview and approve electrical design requirements for power electronic componentsPerform circuit design optimizations and implement innovative circuit conceptsConduct comparative evaluations of various design concepts and electrical componentsDevelop optimized inverter designs in collaboration with Mechanical Engineers and System ArchitectsPerform electrical simulations of power electronic designs and collaborate closely with simulation engineersLead PCB layout activities by working closely with ECAD engineersOrganize and conduct schematic and layout reviewsSupport prototype build activities in the prototype workshopPerform functional hardware bench testing and design verificationConduct technology scouting activities and contribute to future product and technology roadmaps Your Profile Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable fieldAt least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering within the power electronics industryDeep knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout processes, and industry-standard PCB design toolsExtensive experience in the design and application of power semiconductors (SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs), gate-driver circuits, isolated power supplies, and protection functions for automotive power electronicsProven experience in the development of high-voltage inverter systems, including power stage design, DC-link architecture, current and voltage sensing, thermal considerations, and system integrationSolid understanding of modern system simulation methodologies for high-voltage systemsHands-on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, and PSpice/LTspiceStrong knowledge of EMC-related design practices and compliance requirementsBasic understanding of Functional Safety according to ISO 26262Proficient in MS Office, CAD tools, and simulation softwareStrong communication and collaboration skillsFluency in both English and German Core Competencies Open-Mindedness and Innovation DriveCreativityInnovation ManagementDecision QualityDrive for ResultsStrategic AgilityPerspectiveDealing with AmbiguityFunctional and Technical Expertise Internal Use Only Salary Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. Career Scam Disclaimer BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.