Job description
The Power Electronics Engineer at Dynapower is responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.
General Responsibilities
- Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
- Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
- Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
- Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
- Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
- Leads a team that includes senior engineers/managers for the purpose of engaging with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
Experience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Additional Qualifications Preferred
- Experience designing, simulating, and prototyping high power AC/DC power conversion equipment.
- Background in silicon and wide band gap solid state switching component selection including design of corresponding drivers and protective circuits.
- Exposure to real time dynamic feedback control systems using PWM, PLL, and PID control methodologies. Candidate must be facile with C and/or C++ and MATLAB
- Experience with firmware development for embedded systems, with expertise in working with DSPs, FPGAs and other specialized microcontrollers.
- Experience with hardware and software co-design and simulations tools such and Matlab/simulink
- Knowledge of magnetic circuit design and filtering for EMI/EMC.
- Understanding of thermal and heat transfer mechanisms in high frequency high power switching systems.
- Exposure to regulatory bodies like IEEE1547 and UL1741 is a plus.
Base Salary Range: $118,800.00 - $163,350.00
At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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About Dynapower
Company Overview
Dynapower, a Sensata Technologies company
HeadquartersSouth Burlington, VT, US
Founded1963
SizeApproximately 200 employees (source: pitchbook.com)
What They Do
Dynapower specializes in the design and manufacture of high-power conversion equipment, including rectifiers, inverters, DC/DC converters, integrated battery energy storage systems, and transformers, serving a diverse range of sectors such as industrial, defense, hydrogen, e-mobility, energy storage, mining, and research (source: linkedin.com). The company emphasizes vertically integrated engineering, manufacturing, and testing within its 150,000-square-foot South Burlington facility, allowing full control over design, production, and quality assurance processes (source: revermont.org). Dynapower's product portfolio includes custom and standard power conversion systems tailored for utility-scale and commercial energy storage, as well as industrial applications such as metal finishing, mining, water treatment, chemical production, and battery formation (source: thomasnet.com). The company has established itself as a leader in storage power electronics, with over 900 MW of energy storage inverters, DC-DC converters, and integrated energy storage systems installed globally (source: linkedin.com).
Projects & Track Record
Dynapower launched the MV Integrated PowerSkid™ in June 2025, a next-generation utility-scale product designed to enhance grid-scale power conversion and energy storage integration, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing clean energy technologies (source: dynapower.com). The company boasts a broad deployment footprint with more than 900 MW of energy storage inverters, DC-DC converters, and energy storage systems installed worldwide, serving a global customer base across hydrogen, e-mobility, industrial, mining, defense, and research sectors (source: linkedin.com). Dynapower's products are integral to various industrial applications, including metal finishing, water treatment, and chemical production, demonstrating versatility and reliability in demanding environments (source: revermont.org).
Recent Developments
In July 2022, Dynapower was acquired by Sensata Technologies for $580 million in cash, transitioning the company into an operating unit within a larger industrial technology group and expanding its market reach (source: pbn.com). In June 2025, Dynapower announced the launch of its next-generation MV Integrated PowerSkid™, targeting utility-scale energy storage and grid applications to meet evolving clean energy demands (source: dynapower.com). Additionally, the company has maintained active federal contracting engagements, with the most recent award recorded in April 2026, underscoring its ongoing role in government and defense-related projects (source: highergov.com).
Working There
Dynapower employs approximately 200 people, with core functions centered on power electronics engineering, manufacturing, testing, sales, and aftermarket services, all primarily based at its South Burlington headquarters and manufacturing plant (source: linkedin.com). The company fosters a manufacturing culture focused on custom power conversion solutions, vertically integrated production, and long product lifecycles, supporting a customer-facing and engineering-intensive environment (source: revermont.org). Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, with inquiries handled through the South Burlington office, reflecting a structured and accessible workplace (source: dynapower.com).
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