Murata Power Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Westborough, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expMurata Power Solutions is powering what's next in high-performance, sustainable power conversion. The Principal Electrical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced power conversion products, focusing on innovation in power density, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Jen Logan, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Lead multiple product development and research initiatives, providing technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers
Manage and guide engineering teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept to high-volume production
Research emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for future product integration
Apply advanced techniques for efficiency optimization in power electronics designs
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure successful product certification
Develop and maintain engineering documentation including requirements, test plans, validation reports, and ECOs
Propose circuit topologies, perform loss analysis, evaluate performance targets, and estimate product cost based on specifications
Design complex circuits including power, control, supervisory, and regulatory functions
Review PCB layouts and design documentation prior to release for procurement and production
Support product qualification efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
Oversee preparation and delivery of documentation for customers, factory pre-release, and final production release
Participate in cross-functional design reviews with QA, Manufacturing, Marketing, and senior leadership
Generate technical documentation to support design, manufacturing, and marketing activities
Provide technical support to Marketing and Sales during opportunity development
Qualification
Required
BSEE with 8+ years, MSEE with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience in power electronics design
Extensive experience in high-frequency, high-density switching power supply design, including circuit topologies (Flyback, LLC, Buck, ZVS, Synchronous, etc.)
Control theories, loop compensation, and supervisory functions
Magnetics design (embedded and SMT)
PCB layout, component placement, and routing
EMI/RFI mitigation and thermal management
Proficient in simulation and design tools such as MathCAD, PSpice, SIMPLIS; experience with modeling topologies, thermal, and EMI performance
Solid understanding of digital control via embedded controllers, firmware development, and communication bus protocols
Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing technologies, production variances, and packaging challenges
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of guiding critical design decisions
Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept to high-volume manufacturing
Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with PADS software is a plus
Knowledge of patent application, approval, and validation processes
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation/Holidays
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Murata Power Solutions
Murata Power Solutions is a supplier of DC to DC converters, digital panel meters and magnetics for computing and transportation markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Business & Strategic Planning (Business Planning/CEO Office)
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President & CEO
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