Power Electronics Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Power Electronics Engineer (Power Electronics): Developing high-efficiency propulsion and energy-management solutions for transport electrification with an accent on power electronic circuits and functional safety. Focus on designing DC/DC and DC/AC converters, performing complex simulations for component selection, and ensuring EMC compliance.

Location: Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Company

A global leader in driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for passenger and commercial vehicles.

What you will do

• Develop power electronic circuits (DC/DC, DC/AC, switching circuits) aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety standards.
• Perform simulations and calculations using MATLAB, Simulink, and SPICE to support component selection.
• Design and support PCB development with a focus on signal integrity and thermal performance.
• Implement EMC-compliant design practices, DFMEA, and technical risk assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, prototype, and benchmarking teams.
• Represent the company as a technical expert in customer meetings and RFI/RFQ responses.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Electronics.
• 3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree (or 1+ years with a PhD).
• Proficiency in Altium Designer or other common PCB CAD tools.
• Strong knowledge of simulation tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, and SPICE.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in automotive functional safety according to ISO 26262.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, or JAMA.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a "Global Top Employer 2025" recognized across 25 countries.
• Engagement in a culture of innovation and diverse global perspectives.
• Contribution to sustainable progress through clean-energy and electrification solutions.
• Work environment recognized among the "World's Most Ethical Companies".