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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert High Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. Summary The Lincoln Electric Company in Cleveland, OH seeks an Electrical Engineer IV with deep expertise in high‑power power electronics to lead development of DC Fast Charging (DCFC) and bidirectional power conversion systems for electric vehicles. This senior technical role focuses on architecting, designing, and validating bidirectional DC‑DC converters used in next‑generation EV charging platforms including vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) applications Key Responsibilities Power Electronics Design and Architecture Lead the design and development of high‑power DC‑DC and AC‑DC conversion systems, with emphasis on bidirectional power transfer. Architect custom power electronics solutions for EV Charging based on industry‑proven converter topologies. Optimize converter performance for efficiency, thermal performance, EMI/EMC compliance, reliability, and manufacturability. Bidirectional Power Flow and Industry Standards Ensure product compliance and interoperability with leading EV charging communication and power‑transfer standards. Design system‑level power conversion solutions that support grid‑interactive applications, consistent with emerging V2G demonstrations. Collaborate with software/controls teams to implement bidirectional control algorithms. Cross‑Functional Product Development Partner with mechanical engineers to ensure converter designs meet thermal, packaging, insulation, and clearance/creepage requirements for high‑voltage EV systems. Support manufacturing engineering to establish robust test procedures for designed products. Provide technical leadership in component selection and design for magnetics, wide‑bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and HV components. Diagnose and resolve complex field failures with structured root‑cause analysis, leveraging domain expertise in high‑power conversion and system behavior. Regulatory and Compliance Navigate and interpret EV charging standards, electrical safety requirements, and grid‑interface expectations relevant to bidirectional charging ecosystems, including: Communication standards (ISO 15118 family) Smart‑grid and DER‑interconnection expectations inspired by industry frameworks such as IEEE 1547 (distributed energy resource interconnection) Global certification requirements such as UL2202, UL2231, and UL1741 Required Experience & Education Minimum four-year B.S. electrical engineering degree is required. Minimum 9 years engineering experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle a constantly changing set of priorities. Initiative to take ownership of product designs. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. Proven technical leadership in the design of high-power, high-voltage conversion systems. Experience with EV powertrain, DCFC systems, or grid-interacting converters is highly preferred. Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Nearest Major Market: Cleveland Job Segment: Testing, Developer, Welding, Fabrication, Electronics, Technology, Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Electric

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