About this opportunity
Howard Industries lists this Inverter / UPS Design Engineer opportunity in laurel, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Inverter / UPS Design Engineer
Company Overview:
Howard Industries, Inc. is the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over 10 million overhead, single-phase and three-phase pad mounted, and network transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. As Mississippi's largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, the company employs over 5,000 team members, generates over $1 billion in revenue, and consists of three main corporate divisions: Howard Power Solutions, Howard Transportation, and Howard Technology Solutions.
Location: Laurel, Mississippi,
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Industry: Power Electronics / Renewable Energy / Backup Power Systems
About the Role
Howard Industries is seeking a seasoned Inverter / UPS Design Engineer to join our team in Laurel, MS. This role involves designing high-performance inverter and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems for industrial, utility, and energy applications. You will contribute to full product development from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop inverter and UPS systems (online, solar, offline, line-interactive UPS)
Work on DC-DC and DC-AC converter topologies
Develop and optimize: Solar Grid synchronization UPS transfer control and backup functionality
Protection features (anti-islanding, OV/UV, short circuit)Design UPS subsystems, including: battery charging systems, battery management integration, static switches and bypass systems
Perform simulation and validation
Lead power stage design, including selection of IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiC devices
Collaborate with firmware teams for DSP/microcontroller-based control systems
Support PCB design and layout with focus on EMI/EMC and thermal optimization
Conduct testing, debugging, and system validation
Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, UL standards for inverter and UPS systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics
At least 5 years of experience in inverter and/or UPS design
Strong expertise in: Power converter topologies, UPS architecture and operation, Control systems and digital power control
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of battery technologies (Li-ion, Lead-acid) and BMS integration
Experience in solar + storage hybrid systems
Familiarity with SiC/GaN power devices
Experience with EMI/EMC compliance and thermal design
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to own subsystem or module-level designs
Cross-functional collaboration mindset
Passion for reliable and efficient power solutions
Worksite address
laurel, MS, 39441, US
Who can apply
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