Power Electronics Engineer

Location: 97 Highbury Road, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
About Rectifier TechnologiesRectifier Technologies is an Australian designer and manufacturer of advanced power-conversion systems for EV charging, energy storage, data centres, telecommunications, defence and industrial applications.With more than 30 years of experience, we develop medium- and high-power AC/DC and DC/DC technologies for global markets.
About the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on, mid-level Power Electronics Engineer to join our R&D team. The role focuses on circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, testing and troubleshooting of power-conversion products. The successful candidate will have practical experience designing reliable PCBs for high-voltage, high-current and high-frequency applications. Mechanical design experience would be an advantage.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign AC/DC, DC/DC and PFC power-conversion circuits.Develop schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer.Optimise PCB designs for high voltage, high current, thermal performance and EMC.Apply appropriate creepage, clearance, grounding and isolation requirements.Select components and perform circuit calculations, simulation and design verification.Support the design of power stages, gate drives, sensing, control and protection circuits.Coordinate PCB fabrication, prototype assembly and component sourcing.Conduct prototype power-up, testing, debugging and root-cause analysis.Prepare design documentation, bills of materials and manufacturing files.Support EMC, electrical-safety, certification and production-release activities.Work with senior engineers, manufacturing, quality and suppliers.
Essential Skills and ExperienceApproximately 3–7 years’ experience in power-electronics or electronic-product design.Experience developing AC/DC, DC/DC, PFC or switched-mode power supplies.Strong hands-on experience with Altium Designer.Proven experience taking PCB designs from schematic capture to production-ready files.Experience designing multilayer PCBs with power, analogue, digital and communication circuits.Good understanding of high-current layout, switching loops, grounding, isolation, thermal management and EMC.Knowledge of creepage, clearance and electrical-safety requirements.Experience with power semiconductors, gate drives, magnetics, sensing and protection circuits.Practical laboratory experience with oscilloscopes, current probes, power analysers and electronic loads.Experience in prototype testing, troubleshooting and design verification.Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test principles.
Desirable ExperienceMedium- or high-power systems above 10 kW.Three-phase power systems and resonant converters.EV chargers, battery energy storage or data centre power systems.High-voltage DC or 800 V architectures.Silicon Carbide power devices.PSIM, LTspice or similar simulation tools.Embedded C, DSP or microcontroller-based digital control.CAN, Modbus or Ethernet communications.EMC and electrical-safety certification.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics or an equivalent discipline.
EligibilityApplicants must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency with unrestricted working rights.
Why Join Rectifier Technologies?Work on advanced EV charging, energy storage and data centre power technologies.Take PCB designs from concept through to commercial production.Gain hands-on experience with high-power, SiC and HVDC technologies.Work within an experienced and collaborative engineering team.Receive a competitive salary package and long-term career-development opportunities.