Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Delta-Q Technologies — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description About Delta-Q Technologies: Delta-Q Technologies ( www.delta-q.com ) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q’s unique blend of engineering capability in high-efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over 4 million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q’s innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada. What We Value: Perseverance: We face challenges head-on, stay committed and finish what we start. Innovation: We continually challenge the status quo, generate new ideas, and apply smarter solutions. Collaboration: We work together, actively listen, speak openly, and support each other across teams. Driving Results: We set clear goals, take ownership, and deliver with urgency. We’re passionate about creating a sustainable business and contributing to a greener future for the world. We have a Vision to 'Charge The Future' and we mean it. At the end of the day, it’s what keeps us going. About ZAPI GROUP: Delta-Q is part of the ZAPI GROUP of companies ( www.zapigroup.com ), a global leader in motion control, battery charging, and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems. As a full-solution supplier, the ZAPI GROUP can support every component OEMs need to design effective electric vehicles that meet cost goals and comply with tightening environmental standards. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in switched-mode power conversion, feedback control systems, and battery charging applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a proven track record delivering high-performance power electronic products from concept through production. The successful candidate will design innovative, high-efficiency power conversion solutions in a collaborative, product-focused environment while providing technical leadership across New Product Introduction, Sustaining Engineering, Advanced Engineering, and R&D. The role requires strong experience with power converter design, including Power Factor Correction, LLC resonant converters, Phase-Shifted Full Bridge converters, flyback converters, isolated and non-isolated DC-DC conversion, and digitally controlled power systems. Specific Duties: Lead power electronics projects from concept and architecture through design, validation, certification, manufacturing ramp-up, and production. Define requirements and technical solutions with Product Management and cross-functional engineering teams. Own power converter architecture, topology selection, modeling, simulation, design reviews, prototype bring-up, and validation. Design AC-DC PFC, LLC, PSFB, flyback, auxiliary, and isolated/non-isolated DC-DC converter systems. Develop and optimize digital control algorithms; perform control loop analysis, compensation design, and stability verification. Design and validate magnetics, current sensing, gate drives, protection circuits, and power semiconductor solutions including Silicon, SiC, and GaN. Debug and characterize systems at component, board, and product levels in lab, manufacturing, and customer environments. Lead root-cause analysis and resolve technical issues during development, production, and field operation. Support safety, regulatory, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance. Evaluate emerging technologies and mentor engineers through reviews, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Other duties as required. Requirements Education in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of hands-on industry experience in power electronics design and development, including technical leadership and ownership of one or more commercially released products delivered through the complete product lifecycle Strong experience with PFC, LLC, PSFB, flyback, and isolated/non-isolated DC-DC converter design. Experience with digital and analog control systems, embedded control, compensation techniques, and loop stability analysis. Knowledge of power semiconductors, gate drives, magnetics, current sensing, protection circuits, thermal design, PCB layout, and electro-mechanical integration. Proficiency with simulation tools such as LTspice, PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent. Experience with safety, EMI/EMC, and regulatory requirements for power electronic products. Strong debugging, troubleshooting, communication, organization, and time-management skills. Comfortable working with evolving requirements and balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, schedule, and business needs. Consistently exhibit and model Delta Q values (Collaboration, Perseverance, Innovation, Driving Results). Benefits Base Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year plus bonus. The compensation offered will be determined by experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. Additional Benefits: Annual incentive (bonus) program Comprehensive health and dental benefits with Sunlife Financial Paid time off including vacation plus 8 days of personal time per year $300 annual Health Spending Account Employee & Family Assistance programming with Inkblot Therapy/GreenShield In-house gym and showers Free employee parking EV charging stations Dog-friendly office