Principal Engineer, Power Electronics in , us

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join our Product Engineering team in Menasha, WI. The role involves leading the definition of processes and strategies for the design, development, and testing of cutting‑edge power electronics components used in microgrids, EV charging, oil and gas, and data center applications. You will develop component requirements and specifications, define electrical architectures, create validation processes, and provide technical leadership across R&D, product development, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to characterize size, performance, cost, and specification requirements for high‑voltage power electronics, including DC/DC and DC/AC converters.
• Develop and maintain documentation on component specifications, selection analysis, requirements, and simulation analysis.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of the electrical architecture for microgrid and data‑center power and distribution programs.
• Summarize and communicate results to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with controls, systems simulation, and FEA/CFD engineers to set requirements, performance targets, and boundary conditions for modeling and simulation of power electronic components.
• Establish partnerships with external suppliers to enable modular part reuse across multiple applications.
• Lead evaluation and benchmarking of new and competitive technologies.
• Provide technical leadership to cross‑functional product development teams.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and other functions to meet technical requirements.
• Develop specialized knowledge and upskill resources in power electronics, including documentation and standards for product development.
• Lead the technology roadmap definition for power electronics across various markets and applications.
• Collaborate with the Verification & Validation team to define DVP&Rs for testing of power electronics.
• Provide strategic guidance as subject‑matter expert across multiple company programs and projects requiring technology expertise.
• Coordinate with Labs and universities; lead, train, and provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in power electronics or related engineering roles.
• Experience with high‑voltage converters/inverters.
• Experience with collaboration and implementation of modeling for system design.
• Ability to develop a technology roadmap and strategy for power electronics for microgrid, EV charging, and data‑center applications.
• Ability to establish strategic partnerships with external suppliers.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear recommendations and guidelines to stakeholders, technical development teams, and testing teams.
• Experience with lab equipment, instrumentation, and environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic direction to company‑wide product and technology roadmaps.

Additional Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of modern power electronics devices including Silicon IGBT, SiC, and GaN MOSFET.
• Experience in the energy sector with focus on microgrid, DER products, power distribution systems, enclosures, and battery energy storage systems.
• Strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and industry standards for microgrid, power, and energy storage technologies.
• Proven track record of leading successful projects in the renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience owning technology and product roadmaps for various programs.

Travel

5‑10%

Work Schedule

Works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday‑Friday. Overtime may be required; work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Work Location

This role requires onsite work from our Menasha, WI office.

EEO Statement

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.