Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Murata Power Solutions is a leading provider of power conversion products that are sustainable and efficient. We are focused in two transformative technology, macro market segments; Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, including electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of breakthrough power electronics, we design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom power solutions.

Well known for the quality of its products and workforce, we can provide you the opportunity to work with talented people and a management team focused on growth and the ongoing development of leading-edge technologies for many of the world’s major OEM’s.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion products. This role focuses on driving innovation in power density, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and leadership to guide product development from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead multiple product development and research initiatives, providing technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Manage and guide engineering teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept to high-volume production.
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for future product integration.
• Apply advanced techniques for efficiency optimization in power electronics designs.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure successful product certification.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including requirements, test plans, validation reports, and ECOs.
• Propose circuit topologies, perform loss analysis, evaluate performance targets, and estimate product cost based on specifications.
• Design complex circuits including power, control, supervisory, and regulatory functions.
• Review PCB layouts and design documentation prior to release for procurement and production.
• Support product qualification efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of documentation for customers, factory pre-release, and final production release.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with QA, Manufacturing, Marketing, and senior leadership.
• Generate technical documentation to support design, manufacturing, and marketing activities.
• Provide technical support to Marketing and Sales during opportunity development.

Experience Required

• BSEE with 8+ years, MSEE with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience in power electronics design.
• Extensive experience in high-frequency, high-density switching power supply design, including:
• Circuit topologies (Flyback, LLC, Buck, ZVS, Synchronous, etc.)
• Control theories, loop compensation, and supervisory functions
• Magnetics design (embedded and SMT)
• PCB layout, component placement, and routing
• EMI/RFI mitigation and thermal management
• Proficient in simulation and design tools such as MathCAD, PSpice, SIMPLIS; experience with modeling topologies, thermal, and EMI performance.
• Solid understanding of digital control via embedded controllers, firmware development, and communication bus protocols.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing technologies, production variances, and packaging challenges.
• Experience with PADS software is a plus.
• Knowledge of patent application, approval, and validation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of guiding critical design decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
• Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This position is an on-site role, with one flex day per week of remote work.

Competencies

Acting as a Champion for Change

Acting Strategically

Driving for Results

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Sharing Information

Solving Complex Problems

Thinking Broadly

Working with Diverse Populations

Compensation Data

Salary range for this role is $167,150/year to $183,850/year. The range listed is based on market data and internal benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Compensation and Benefits

Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement.