Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Job description

Job Title:
Senior Power Electronics Engineer

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

Cence Power is a growth-stage deep tech company pioneering the next generation of direct current (DC) power distribution systems. Our advanced solutions enable safe, efficient, and cost-effective power delivery to applications including lighting, telecom, and data centers. By joining our team, you'll help shape the future of electrical power distribution and establish Cence as the leader in low voltage (Class 2) and fault managed (Class 4) power systems.

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. 

Learn more about our vision and Class 2 (low-voltage) and Class 4 (Fault Managed Power) system and our vision here:

Key Responsibilities:

1) Power Electronics Design

• Lead the design, development, implementation and integration of power delivery, protection, and conversion circuits (DC/DC, AC/DC ) up to 1KV and
• Define architectures for efficient, safe, and reliable high-power DC distribution.
• Conduct simulations (SPICE, or equivalent) to validate designs before prototyping.
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout design and reviews.

2) System Integration & Testing

• 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.
• Collaborate with RF, firmware, mechanical and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration across subsystems.
• Support long-distance cable performance optimization.

3) Standards & Compliance

• Design to meet safety and performance standards and support interactions with regulatory bodies such as UL, FCC, CE.
• Conduct and document reliability analyses (e.g., FMEA, thermal analysis, failure rate estimation).
• Support certification and testing activities with third-party labs.

4) Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.
• Lead design reviews and ensure best practices in power electronics engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align power system design with project milestones.

Qualifications

1) Education & Experience

• Master's degree or Ph. D in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design and hardware development.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and testing with focus on power electronics.
• Experience with wide-bandgap solid state devices (GaN, SiC) is a strong plus.

2) Technical Skills

• Proficiency in circuit simulation, schematic capture, and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Spice).
• Strong background in magnetics design, thermal management, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Familiarity with reliability and safety standards (UL, IEC) and functional safety practices.
• Ability to conduct detailed hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal imaging tools

3) Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Effective communication skills for cross-disciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to balance innovation with compliance and reliability requirements.
• Startup mindset: proactive, adaptable, and hands-on.

What Sets You Apart

• Startup mindset with a proactive, builder mentality.
• Ability to work independently while guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for clean technology and safety-critical innovation.

What Sets You Apart

• Startup mindset with a proactive, builder mentality.
• Ability to work independently while guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for clean technology and safety-critical innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on Canada's first Class 4 power system.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to define and lead a safety program with significant technical impact.
• Competitive salary (based on experience and skillset).
• Health Spending Account.

Join us at Cence Power and help transform the way the world delivers electricity. Apply today to be part of a team that's driving innovation and sustainability in power distribution.