Senior Power Converter Design and Analysis Engineer

General Motors

. Lead the design, analysis, and development of next-generation power converters for electric-vehicle applications .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing power converters for electric vehicles, with a strong focus on power electronics theory, high-voltage safety, and reliability analysis. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading technical direction in complex projects.

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Power Electronics DesignDC/DC Converter DevelopmentHigh-Voltage SafetyEMC/EMI DesignModeling and Simulation Tools

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Hard Skills

Power Converter DesignElectrical Design AnalysisThermal AnalysisFault-Tree AnalysisDesign for ReliabilityDC/DC ConvertersAC/DC ConvertersControl MethodsPower Loss CalculationsConverter Topologies

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MATLAB/SimulinkPLECSPSIMLTspiceHigh-Voltage Laboratory EquipmentOscilloscopesPower AnalyzersElectronic Loads

Industry Keywords

Electric-Vehicle ApplicationsAccessory Power ModulesOn-Board Charging ModulesDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyAutomotive SystemsGroundingContactorsFault HandlingLaboratory Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblySwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, analysis, and development of next-generation power converters for electric-vehicle applications
Develop Accessory Power Modules (APM) and On-Board Charging Modules (OBCM)
Convert advanced concepts into robust hardware and system solutions improving efficiency, power density, cost, packaging, manufacturability, reliability, and customer value
Develop converter architectures and power-stage concepts
Create and review schematics, power-stage designs, interfaces, and design documentation
Perform simulation, benchmarking, teardowns, cost, efficiency, power-density, and reliability analyses
Develop and analyze converter, control, thermal, loss, fault, current-sharing, and system-interaction models
Design for EMC/EMI, electrical isolation, high-voltage safety, functional safety, serviceability, manufacturability, and environmental robustness
Lead or support circuit analysis, derating analysis, DFMEA, fault-tree analysis, design reviews, and verification planning
Plan and execute prototype builds, bring-up, bench testing, debugging, characterization, and design iteration in high-voltage laboratories
Collaborate with controls and embedded-software engineers on modulation, protection, diagnostics, communication, current sharing, and system-level control
Provide technical direction to suppliers and participate in supplier reviews, prototype builds, testing, and issue resolution
Work with Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Modeling and Analysis, Cost Engineering, Planning, Program, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Integration teams
Drive cost, efficiency, power-density, commonization, packaging, and technology-reuse improvements across vehicle programs
Prepare technical reports, recommendations, presentations, and gate deliverables
Document lessons learned, design methods, intellectual property, and process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with focus in power electronics
5 or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience designing and developing DC/DC converters or AC/DC converters
Strong understanding of power-electronics theory, converter topologies, switching devices, magnetics, gate drives, control methods, protection circuits, and power losses
Experience with electrical design analysis, including derating, worst-case analysis, loss calculations, thermal analysis, and design-for-reliability methods
Experience with EMC/EMI design and troubleshooting in power-electronics modules
Understanding of high-voltage automotive systems, isolation, grounding, pre-charge, contactors, fault handling, and laboratory safety
Hands-on experience with high-voltage laboratory equipment, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and electronic loads
Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, LTspice, or equivalent
Ability to diagnose complex technical issues and make data-based recommendations
Strong written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
Ability to work independently with domestic and international teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners
Experience with DFSS, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates needing GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
Total Rewards resources
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility