What you will do
The Power Electronics Design Engineer is a design and development role within the Advanced Battery Core Electronics Team that reports directly to the Global Electronics Engineering Manager. This important role provides technical solutions within in a team environment to design and develop power electronic circuits and components as part of the Battery Management System (BMS) that goes into Clarios’ new generation of lithium-ion batteries. The electronic BMS is critical to the performance and safety of the battery. As a member of this
team, you will be exposed to the latest in BMS technology and contribute to developing “best-in-class” electronic battery controls.
How will you do it
Design high-efficiency power circuits & architectures (schematic/PCB in Altium Designer) to improve performance, safety, and reliability of power electronics systems.
Develop bidirectional DCDC converters, including component selection (controllers, MOSFETs, inductors), circuit analysis/simulation, and optimization of input filters, busbars, and relays.
Ensure thermal/EMC compliance through robust design of thermal management systems, shielding, and layout optimization to meet industry standards.
Execute validation testing (high-current/power characterization, root-cause analysis) and prepare documentation (DFMEA, test plans/reports) for product certification.
Collaborate cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and production teams to integrate power electronics into battery systems and manufacturing processes.
Support lab development, prototype testing, and automotive safety certification while adhering to project timelines and deliverables.
What we look for:
Required:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience in circuit level power electronics design and development
• Proficient with Altium Designer and simulation tools
• Experience in taking power electronics from concept to production
• Experience with isolated and non-isolated circuit topologies and control techniques.
Experience with soft-switching and resonant topologies
Preferred:
• Master of Science in power electronics
• Magnetic component design experience
• Experience with automotive product development and qualification
• Experience with EMI noise mitigation
• Experience with GAN and SiC power components and high precision analog design
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What you get:
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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