Hiring: Power Electronics Engineer Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:14:45 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Credentialing, Derivatives, HTML, LabVIEW, PCB, SNS About the job Experience: •5 years of proven experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. •At least 5 years of proven experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Required Skills: •Evaluate High Voltage Converter Modulators, power supplies, and kicker/chopper systems to enhance performance, availability, and address obsolescence. •Support 24/7 SNS accelerator operations, including occasional after-hours call-ins to maintain 90% neutron production availability. •Plan, manage, and implement maintenance and upgrades using work control tools. •Develop and maintain documentation for design, installation, training, testing, maintenance, and procurement. •Specify, procure, and develop subsystems and components. •Present work at conferences, workshops, and sponsor reviews. •Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. •Collaborate on proposals for innovative accelerator electrical applications and train others. Qualifications: •A BS in electrical engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of proven experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. •Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits and electric circuit theory. •Solid functional working knowledge of power electronics, high-power semiconductor devices, pulsed power systems (>50 kV), and electromagnetic fields. •Expertise in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-power electronics and magnetics, using standard lab test equipment. •Proficiency in circuit simulation, mechanical CAD, PCB design tools, and finite element electromagnetic analysis software. •Operational familiarity with AC power distribution (medium voltage), National Electric Code (NFPA-70E/B), and electrical safety in hazardous environments. •Demonstrated capacity to guide engineers and technicians in project environments and solve complex technical problems. •Knowledge of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implementation methods. •This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge. •For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!