About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer (onsite) to join their Power Electronics team. In this hands-on role you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and documentation of power electronics and electrical systems used in industrial chiller applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Report to the Power Electronics Department to support design, test, and maintenance of power electronics products and systems.
• Interpret design specifications and design electrical/electronic circuitry to meet requirements.
• Perform circuit design, component selection, and compliance procedure creation for electrical/electronic circuitry.
• Prepare and coordinate release of technical documentation for component design and manufacturing.
• Participate in preliminary design, systems architecture, and feasibility studies for new or modified systems.
• Conduct cost-impact analyses for proposed design changes and software/application updates.
• Serve as a technical liaison for troubleshooting field and factory issues related to power electronics products and systems.
• Forecast and schedule work activities and help define repeatable engineering processes.

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How You’ll Do It

You will work onsite with engineers, designers, and technicians as part of cross-functional teams. Typical tasks include schematic and PCB-level design, simulation and model-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) work, lab validation, and documentation handoff for manufacturing. This role involves direct collaboration on power electronics controls and inverter systems.

Tools & environments commonly used:

• Matlab/Simulink, OPAL-RT, Saber, HIL platforms
• Laboratory test equipment for power electronics validation
• Standard engineering documentation and version control processes

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of three-phase power (via coursework, internship, or co-op).
• Circuit design experience from coursework or internship/co-op experience.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident) is required.

Preferred

• Master’s or Ph.D. focused on Power Electronics.
• Experience with power electronics controls and IGBT-based inverters.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, OPAL-RT, Saber, HIL testing.
• HVAC industry experience or prior work on chiller-related power systems.

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Location & Eligibility

• Work type: Onsite (candidates must be within commuting distance to Baltimore, MD or willing to relocate).
• Relocation support: Confidential Client may offer relocation packages based on candidate needs.
• Eligibility: Authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) is required for consideration.

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Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $90,000 per year (salary will be determined by education, experience, skills, and alignment with market data). This role includes a comprehensive benefits package. The posted range reflects target compensation; exceptional candidates may warrant higher offers.

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Additional Notes

• This is an entry-level engineering role with strong learning and growth potential in power electronics and controls.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations during the application process. If you require an accommodation, please note it in your application or contact the recruiter.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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