This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing control algorithms, embedded software, and validation processes for commercial power conversion systems used in grid-connected and customer-facing applications. A leading power electronics organization is seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of embedded control systemsfor high-power electronic converters.
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Burlington
Description
Power Electronics Controls Engineer Location: Burlington VT- Hybrid- 3/2 as needed
A leading power electronics organization is seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of embedded control systemsfor high-power electronic converters. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing control algorithms, embedded software, and validation processes for commercial power conversion systems used in grid-connected and customer-facing applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and validate control algorithms for high-power electronic systems
Develop and modify embedded control software for microcontrollers, DSPs, and related embedded platforms
Write and tune low-level control loops for power conversion and grid-connected applications
Support interdisciplinary design reviews, feasibility studies, system testing, and product development efforts
Participate in development testing, qualification testing, and production launch activities
Conduct failure analysis, troubleshooting, and engineering evaluations on hardware and control systems
Create and maintain technical documentation including design reports, test procedures, and operating manuals
Collaborate with senior engineers, product teams, and customer-facing stakeholders to define requirements and support project execution
Support embedded systems design, integration, and validation in commercial power electronics environments
Contribute to continuous improvement across design, testing, validation, and production readiness processes
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Experience designing, developing, or validating embedded control systems for power electronics or hardware-based applications
Hands-on experience writing low-level control loops for embedded platforms such as microcontrollers, DSPs, or microprocessors
Embedded software development experience with MCU/DSP environments such as STM32, Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio, or similar platforms
Experience testing, validating, and troubleshooting hardware, embedded systems, or high-power electronic equipment
Knowledge of power electronics systems such as inverters, converters, rectifiers, energy storage systems, industrial power systems, or grid-connected equipment
Exposure to grid-connected control strategies such as grid-following controls, grid-forming controls, or droop control algorithms
Experience with control validation tools or methods, including Hardware-in-the-Loop testing or similar platforms
Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, CANbus, OPC-UA, or Ethernet TCP/IP
Exposure to grid interconnection, safety, or control software standards such as UL 1998, IEEE 1547, or UL 1741
Strong technical documentation, debugging, and cross-functional engineering collaboration skills