Power Electronics Manager

Job Title - Power Electronics ManagerLocation - Franksville, WI 53126Salary – $55/hr on C2C or $50/hr on W2. This is negotiable. Looking for FTEs too, as per the market standard.Project duration – 12 months and extendable Job Description: 10+ years of experience as a Power Electronics Manager At least 5 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design validation, test engineering, or reliability engineering.5 years experience as a Test Lab Manager / Test Manager Must have experience with Power Electronics ValidationMust have experience with VerificationGood experience with Reliability Strong knowledge of DFMEA and DVP processes, including leading DFMEA activities and developing comprehensive Design Validation Plans.Must have Hands-on experience working directly with power electronics products such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), inverters, DC/DC converters, power supplies, UPS systems, battery storage systems, solar inverters, EV charging equipment, or industrial drives.Deep understanding of power electronics circuit operation, with the ability to diagnose failure modes at both the component and system levels.Proven ownership or significant contribution to design validation and verification activities for power conversion products.Experience performing reliability, qualification, and environmental testing, including HALT/HASS or similar methodologies.Extensive lab experience using power electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, programmable power supplies, and electronic loads.Ability to discuss and analyze inverters, drives, converters, battery systems, motor controls, and related products at a detailed technical level.Leadership presence and experience sufficient to oversee technicians and manage a test lab environment.Demonstrated experience facilitating DFMEA and developing DVPs specifically for power conversion products such as AC drives, DC/DC converters, and inverters.Proficiency with power electronics test equipment, including power analyzers (e.g., Yokogawa, Hioki), high-voltage probes, isolation amplifiers, thermal cameras (e.g., FLIR), and programmable AC/DC sources and electronic loadsWorking knowledge of relevant standards such as UL 508A, UL 1741 SA/SB, IEC standards, IEEE 519, and NFPA 70E.Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python for test data reduction, statistical analysis, and reporting.Experience supervising technicians or junior engineers in a laboratory setting.Excellent technical writing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear test plans, procedures, and validation reports.Comfort working around high-power AC systems and high-voltage DC equipment up to approximately 1500 VDC.