Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics & Thermal Systems

<p><strong>Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics &amp; Thermal Systems</strong><strong> | North Dakota</strong></p> <h4><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></h4> <p>We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in North Dakota as an Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics &amp; Thermal Systems. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires travel to Faribault, MN as needed. Candidates must reside within a 4–5 hour driving distance of Faribault or near a major airport such as Fargo or Bismarck.&nbsp;</p> <p>Employees working in North Dakota will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.</p> <p>As an <strong>Electrical Design Engineer - Power Electronics &amp; Thermal Systems</strong>, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems and product lines</li> <li>Perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing electrical assemblies</li> <li>Apply power conversion theory to optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency</li> <li>Design and analyze power‑electronics systems, including IGBT‑based topologies and high‑frequency switching architectures</li> <li>Develop and optimize high‑frequency busbar designs, including skin‑effect considerations, materials selection, and topology improvements</li> <li>Support research, development, and engineering initiatives, including concept development and early‑stage electrical design</li> <li>Conduct CFD/CFX analysis to evaluate electronics cooling, airflow, and thermal performance</li> <li>Design and validate electronics cooling strategies and thermal‑management solutions for high‑power assemblies</li> <li>Contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests</li> <li>Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality, reduce variation, and streamline electrical assembly processes</li> <li>Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability</li> <li>Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners</li> <li>Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro</li> <li>Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation</li> </ul> <h3>