About the Role
Sentient Industries is seeking a full-time Power Electronics Engineer in Austin, TX to architect, design, and develop advanced power electronics for next-generation battery management systems, inverters, DC/DC converters, and rectifiers. The role involves translating system requirements into robust electrical designs and managing projects from concept to implementation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement power electronic systems based on product requirements
- Develop and validate power conversion systems, including DC/DC converters, rectifiers, chargers, and inverters
- Design electrical schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
- Perform circuit simulation, testing, debugging, and validation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product integration
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Create engineering documentation, including schematics, design specifications, and test plans
- Support prototype builds and product transition into manufacturing
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development
- 3+ years of experience designing production power electronics
- Experience designing DC/DC converters, inverters, rectifiers, switching power supplies, or battery chargers
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Experience designing fail-safe control systems
- Experience with electrical simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Simulink, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of power electronics design and electrical system architecture
- Ability to take a design from requirements through implementation
- Must be able to pass a federal background check
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Candidates must either reside in the Austin area or be willing to relocate at their own expense
Skills
- Altium Designer
- LTspice
- Simulink
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development
- 3+ years of experience designing production power electronics
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plan Options (Employee-paid)
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
