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Power Electronics Engineer

  • Austin, Texas
  • Permanent
  • Oct 29, 2026
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Power Electronics Engineer (Power Semiconductors)
$120,000 - $160,000 + 10% Bonus + RSUs + Health Benefits + Long-Term Progression
Austin, TX (On-site)

Are you a Power Electronics Engineer looking to work on genuinely cutting-edge semiconductor switching technology as it moves from development to real-world commercialization?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a lean and highly technical team, meaning your input will matter, you'll learn develop your technical skills in power semiconductor devices, and there is scope to grow long-term on either a technical or leadership track as the product scales.

The company is an Austin-based semiconductor business developing a bidirectional solid-state power switch designed to control large amounts of electricity more efficiently, reduce switching/conduction losses, and enable smaller, faster, solid-state protection and circuit-breaker solutions.

In this role, you'll design and validate power electronics hardware (converters, inverters, SSCBs), build prototypes, run lab characterization, and publish technical collateral.

This role would suit a Power Electronics Engineer looking to deepen technical expertise, take ownership, and play a key part in commercializing a breakthrough power device technology.

The Role:

  • Develop, validate and characterize bidirectional power switch devices/modules and supporting hardware
  • Design PCBs for converters, inverters and solid-state circuit breaker applications
  • Build prototypes, create validation test plans, and execute hands-on lab testing/measurement

The Person:

  • Degree in EE / Power Electronics (PhD/MS with + 2 years' experience, or BS + 4 years)
  • Hands-on experience with simulation and PCB design
  • Experience with DC-DC or DC-AC converters or inverters

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH281616_1793278932
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US$120,000 - US$175,000 per annum + bonus, 401(k), RSUs

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

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BBBH281616_1793278932

Reference Number

29 Oct 2026

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