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ChargePoint

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Reports To Senior Manager, Power Electronics What You Will Be Doing ChargePoint is looking for a creative and versatile Staff Power Electronics Engineer to help ensure that our products meet high ...

E-Space

Power Electronics Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Develop battery management and charge regulation circuits with appropriate safety, cycle-life, and charging-profile considerations. * Perform control-loop modeling and compensation for analog and ...

E-Space

Power Electronics Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Develop battery management and charge regulation circuits with appropriate safety, cycle-life, and charging-profile considerations. * Perform control-loop modeling and compensation for analog and ...

E-Space

Power Electronics Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Develop battery management and charge regulation circuits with appropriate safety, cycle-life, and ... in power electronics design for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems. * Proven ...

Rivian

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$115K - $136K/yr

This position will be in Torrance, CA and report to the Sr. Manager, Power Electronics. Responsibilities * The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of high ...

Voltai, Inc

Power Electronics Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$131K - $155K/yr

We are starting out with understanding and building hardware; electronics systems and ... Power integrity , thermal management , and PCB layout for power systems * EMI/EMC design , loop ...

Rivian

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Torrance, CA

$117K - $138K/yr

This position will be in Torrance, CA and report to the Sr. Manager, Power Electronics. Responsibilities * The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of high ...

Rivian

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$117K - $138K/yr

This position will be in Torrance, CA and report to the Sr. Manager, Power Electronics. Responsibilities * The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of high ...

Voltai

Power Electronics Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$131K - $155K/yr

We are starting out with understanding and building hardware; electronics systems and ... Power integrity , thermal management , and PCB layout for power systems * EMI/EMC design , loop ...

Rivian

Staff Power Electronics Systems Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$115K - $136K/yr

Define and manage system-level requirements for new EV power electronics products, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance, safety, and regulatory standards * Ensure upstream and downstream ...

Vast

Power Electronics Engineer I

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$85K - $108K/yr

Vast is looking for a Power Electronics Design Engineer l , reporting to the Manager, Power Electronics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Rivian

Staff Power Electronics Systems Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$117K - $138K/yr

Define and manage system-level requirements for new EV power electronics products, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance, safety, and regulatory standards * Ensure upstream and downstream ...

Rivian

Staff Power Electronics Systems Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$117K - $138K/yr

Define and manage system-level requirements for new EV power electronics products, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance, safety, and regulatory standards * Ensure upstream and downstream ...

Astranis

Power Electronics Team Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Power Electronics Team Lead As the Team Lead for the Power Electronic Engineering Team you will ... Role * Directly manage and grow a team of junior and senior power engineers * Collaborate with a ...

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How much do power electronics manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for power electronics manager in California is $91,134.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,100.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a power electronics manager do?

A Power Electronics Manager oversees the design, development, and implementation of power electronics systems, ensuring they meet performance and efficiency requirements. They lead engineering teams, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to develop innovative solutions. Their responsibilities may include optimizing circuit designs, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, they play a key role in mentoring engineers, budgeting resources, and driving technical advancements in power conversion technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power electronics manager?

To thrive as a Power Electronics Manager, you need a deep understanding of power electronics design, circuit analysis, and project management, supported by an electrical engineering degree and relevant experience. Familiarity with simulation tools (such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink), regulatory standards (like IEC, UL), and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are often advantageous. Outstanding leadership, effective communication, and team-building abilities set high-performing managers apart. These competencies enable successful project delivery, innovation, and strong coordination within engineering teams and across departments.

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Infographic showing various Power Electronics Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,134 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

Power Electronics Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$115K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description


We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
  • Develop traction inverters for electric vehicle applications.
  • Design, bring-up, characterize and troubleshoot traction inverters.
  • Design and validate circuit schematics and PCB layout.
  • Perform complex circuit design analysis, thermal analysis, and control analysis.
  • Perform failure analysis.
  • Support design validation and end-of-line tests specifications.
  • Collaborate with mechanical design, software, system, project management, supply chain functions throughout the organization.

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in power electronics product development
  • Hands-on experience of schematic capture and circuit simulation & analysis tools.
  • Hands-on experience of PCB layout for better signal integrity and manufacturability
  • Hands-on experience with high voltage power electronics testing and validation.
  • Familiar with IGBT, MOSFET etc. devices and power modules

Even better, you may have...
  • Experience with EMI troubleshooting
  • Familiar with three phase inverters and motor control
  • Experience with safety-critical automotive hardware development
  • Familiar with industry standards and regulatory requirements for power electronics products.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $115,800-193,680.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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