Principal Hardware Design Engineer – Power Electronics

Panduit

. Develop and lead power-electronics architectures for advanced AC/DC and DC/DC converters, including PFC, isolated converters, resonant topologies, and multi-kilowatt power stages .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeTinley Park • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power-electronics architecture development, including AC/DC and DC/DC converters, with a strong focus on circuit design, simulation, and validation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex hardware solutions while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Power-Electronics DesignAC/DC and DC/DC ConvertersCircuit Design and SimulationPCB Design Using Altium DesignerMagnetics Design

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Hard Skills

Power-Electronics Architecture DevelopmentCircuit DesignSimulation Tools (SIMPLIS, LTspice, PSIM)Component SelectionSchematic DevelopmentControl InterfacesPower-Stage DevelopmentThermal DesignEMI/EMC MitigationFunctional Safety

Soft Skills

Technical Problem-SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerECAD ToolsPower-Electronics Simulation Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage DC DistributionUPS SystemsData-Center Power ArchitecturesSiC/GaN DevicesBidirectional ConvertersHigh-Frequency MagneticsDigital Power ControlRegulatory Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead power-electronics architectures for advanced AC/DC and DC/DC converters, including PFC, isolated converters, resonant topologies, and multi-kilowatt power stages
Drive circuit design and component selection, including schematics, sensing, protection circuits, gate drives, control interfaces, and power-stage development
Perform simulation and engineering analysis of converter performance, control loops, power losses, transient behavior, and design optimization
Lead PCB development and design using Altium Designer or comparable ECAD tools
Design and specify magnetic components, including transformers and inductors
Lead prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, testing, and validation of complex power-electronics hardware
Provide technical leadership and design ownership across development programs
Drive design reviews, resolve technical risks, and deliver key engineering milestones
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, test, safety/compliance, manufacturing, product development, and external supplier teams
Develop solutions from concept through prototype validation across multiple product platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
10+ years of relevant hardware development experience, including substantial power-electronics design
Extensive experience designing AC/DC and DC/DC power converters, including PFC, isolated converters, resonant topologies, and multi-kilowatt power stages
Ability to independently develop power-electronics architectures and circuit designs, including schematics, sensing, protection, gate drives, and control interfaces
Proficiency with power-electronics simulation tools such as SIMPLIS, LTspice, PSIM, or equivalent
Experience with PCB design and ECAD tools, preferably Altium Designer
Strong knowledge of magnetics design, including transformers and inductors
Ability to independently develop, debug, test, and validate complex hardware
Strong technical problem-solving and collaboration skills
Knowledge of advanced power technologies, including high-voltage DC distribution, UPS systems, data-center power architectures, SiC/GaN devices, bidirectional converters, high-frequency magnetics, and digital power control
Experience with thermal design, EMI/EMC mitigation, functional safety, regulatory certification, and reusable power-electronics platforms or innovative power-conversion technologies
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay & Benefits, including health and financial benefits
Flexible work options
Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day
401(k) match
Profit sharing
Growth and development opportunities
Parental leave
Incentive plan based on individual and company performance