Senior Power Electronics Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance DC power systems for our Class 4 (Fault Managed Power) products.

Join the forefront of the direct current (DC) revolution with Cence Power.

• Define architectures for efficient, safe, and reliable high-power DC distribution.
• Conduct and document reliability analyses (e.g., FMEA, thermal analysis, failure rate estimation).
• Collaborate with RF, firmware, mechanical and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration across subsystems.
• Lead the design, development, implementation and integration of power delivery, protection, and conversion circuits (DC/DC, AC/DC ) up to 1KV and
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout design and reviews.
• Drive prototyping, bring-up, and validation of new hardware.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement design improvements for efficiency, EMI/EMC, cost optimization, and thermal performance.
• Design to meet safety and performance standards and support interactions with regulatory bodies such as UL, FCC, CE.
• Support long-distance cable performance optimization.
• Support certification and testing activities with third-party labs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align power system design with project milestones.
• Conduct simulations (SPICE, or equivalent) to validate designs before prototyping.
• Lead design reviews and ensure best practices in power electronics engineering.

2) Technical Skills

3) Soft Skills

• Ability to conduct detailed hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal imaging tools
• Startup mindset: proactive, adaptable, and hands-on.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and testing with focus on power electronics.
• Opportunity to define and lead a safety program with significant technical impact.
• Strong background in magnetics design, thermal management, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Ability to work independently while guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design and hardware development.
• Master’s degree or Ph. D in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field is a plus.
• Effective communication skills for cross-disciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to balance innovation with compliance and reliability requirements.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation, schematic capture, and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Spice).
• Familiarity with reliability and safety standards (UL, IEC) and functional safety practices.
• Experience with wide-bandgap solid state devices (GaN, SiC) is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Startup mindset with a proactive, builder mentality.

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on Canada’s first Class 4 power system.
• Competitive salary (based on experience and skillset).
• Health Spending Account.