Power Technology Associates, Inc. · 4 days ago
Manager – Power Electronics Engineering Raleigh, NC area Compensation: To $185K+ (Salary & Bonus)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expPower Technology Associates, Inc. is a well-established company in the advanced energy systems sector seeking a technical manager to lead the development of innovative power electronics solutions. This role involves guiding an engineering team to deliver high-performance AC and DC power conversion platforms for next-generation energy applications.
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Hiring Manager
Rich Cardarella
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers in designing and developing advanced power conversion systems aligned with product and business objectives
Direct trade-off studies, system specifications, and requirements definition to ensure scalable and reliable designs
Provide technical direction in converter topologies such as buck/boost, interleaved, DAB, LLC, and H-bridge
Guide the application of advanced switching devices (Si, GaN, SiC) in high-power platforms
Oversee PCB design, EMC mitigation, and safety compliance in mixed-signal, high-noise environments
Champion thermal management strategies to ensure system performance and longevity
Collaborate with mechanical and software engineering teams on integrated product development
Support full lifecycle validation including simulation, prototyping, and system-level testing
Manage external partners for prototype builds, supply chain support, and cost/schedule control
Drive best practices in DFM/DFT, quality assurance, and reliability engineering
Facilitate new product introduction and ensure smooth transfer from design to production
Foster innovation, mentoring, and technical excellence within the team
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with strong focus in power electronics
15+ years of experience in high-power, high-voltage system design, ideally in grid-tied or DC distribution applications
5+ years of proven leadership in managing teams and projects
Broad expertise across digital, analog, and embedded control methods for power systems
Track record of delivering industrial-grade products through full lifecycle, from concept through end-of-life
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment typical of a growth-focused organization
Company
Power Technology Associates, Inc.
Power Technology Associates is a boutique recruiting firm specializing exclusively in power electronics, with over 45 years of industry experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Rich Cardarella
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