Power Electronics Applications Engineer (HVAC)

Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Work onsite Monday through Thursday; choose the work location on Fridays according to work requirements.

Annual base salary: $84,740–$118,860.

Company

hirify.global develops climate solutions for buildings, homes, transportation, industrial chillers, and sustainable electrification initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead power electronics projects, including planning, prioritization, milestone delivery, risk tracking, and quality improvements.
• Design and develop DC-DC converters, AC-DC-AC power conversion units, and other advanced electrical systems for climate-control products.
• Translate product duty cycles into system requirements and model thermal management, EMC/EMI compliance, motor control, and embedded control systems.
• Perform model-based simulations of electromechanical machines, power electronics, and control systems using MATLAB Simulink, Simscape, PSIM, and PLECS.
• Develop laboratory test plans, lead qualification testing, analyze test data, and prepare technical reliability, durability, and safety reports.
• Collaborate with product, customer, supplier, procurement, and supply-chain teams on technical issues, supplier onboarding, engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Physics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electric systems simulation software, including MATLAB Simscape and PLECS, and the ability to compare and justify system architectures.
• Understanding of embedded control systems, system communications, message databases, and module integration.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to manage small-scale projects, prioritize work, track risks, and deliver to tight deadlines; proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Nice to have

• Interest or experience in HVAC applications, industrial refrigeration operating conditions, or battery energy storage systems.
• Experience developing engineering scripts for design verification tests.
• Experience with patent filings or translating novel solutions into system and power-electronic module requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the Electric Systems and Components group in Corporate Engineering on electrification and decarbonization technologies.
• Health insurance and wellness programs are available from day one for employees and families.
• Family-building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes vacation days, holidays, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental leave options.
• 401(k) matching, training programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support are available.