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Power Systems Engineering roles at utilities, grid operators, and energy firms qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file a prevailing wage determination with DOL before recruiting, making early sponsorship conversations essential for foreign professionals pursuing permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsSenior Director of Power Systems Engineering
Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site / Lab-focused)
Role Overview
This hands-on role involves the design, implementation and validation of high-efficiency AC/DC and DC/DC converters for next-generation data center architectures working with a stellar team of systems and applications engineers. This position focuses on delivering high-power density solutions ranging from kilowatt (kW) rack-level systems to hundreds of kW cluster-level architectures. The ideal candidate will blend hardware topology design/architecture with advanced digital control implementation to power cutting-edge AI, GPU, and CPU hardware. This is a senior role with high visibility that involves extensive interaction with management and cross-functional teams, such as Device Engineering, System Applications, and Packaging.
Core Responsibilities
- High-Power Design: Architect and build AC/DC front-ends and DC/DC converters handling kilowatt to hundreds of kW power blocks.
- Topology Innovation: Design high-efficiency, high-density topologies (e.g., interleaved PFC, LLC, dual active bridge, phase-shifted full bridge, ISoP converters) to meet the stringent and increasingly challenging specifications for next generation data center power delivery.
- Hardware Development: Component selection, thermal-conscious schematic capture, and multi-layer PCB layout optimization. Interaction with applications engineering for debug, simulation and validation of converter specs.
- Custom Magnetics Engineering: Design and model both discrete and planar in-PCB magnetics for high-frequency operation. Partner with magnetics vendors to specify, iterate, and manufacture custom magnetic components.
- Digital Control Implementation: Develop, code, and tune digital control loops for real-time power conversion and telemetry.
- Compliance & Validation: Direct EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and validate systems against grid and safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with a power electronics specialization.
- Experience: 5+ years in high-power switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design or grid-tied conversion.
- Semiconductor Expertise: Deep hands-on design experience using SiC (Silicon Carbide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride) wide-bandgap devices, and their corresponding gate-drivers, isolators and sensing circuits.
- Digital Control Platforms: Proven experience programming microcontrollers for power electronics (e.g., TI C2000, STM32, or FPGA).
- Simulation Tools: Expert utilization of PLECS, Simplis, MATLAB/Simulink or LTspice for system-level analysis of the AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
- Advanced Architecture: Knowledge of 48V and 800V/±400V DC bus distribution frameworks common in hyperscale environments.
- Standards: Familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project) power specifications and 80 Plus Titanium efficiency requirements.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$250,000 - $385,000
To put it legally - Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$297,000.00 - $408,000.00
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Director of Power Systems Engineering
Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site / Lab-focused)
Role Overview
This hands-on role involves the design, implementation and validation of high-efficiency AC/DC and DC/DC converters for next-generation data center architectures working with a stellar team of systems and applications engineers. This position focuses on delivering high-power density solutions ranging from kilowatt (kW) rack-level systems to hundreds of kW cluster-level architectures. The ideal candidate will blend hardware topology design/architecture with advanced digital control implementation to power cutting-edge AI, GPU, and CPU hardware. This is a senior role with high visibility that involves extensive interaction with management and cross-functional teams, such as Device Engineering, System Applications, and Packaging.
Core Responsibilities
- High-Power Design: Architect and build AC/DC front-ends and DC/DC converters handling kilowatt to hundreds of kW power blocks.
- Topology Innovation: Design high-efficiency, high-density topologies (e.g., interleaved PFC, LLC, dual active bridge, phase-shifted full bridge, ISoP converters) to meet the stringent and increasingly challenging specifications for next generation data center power delivery.
- Hardware Development: Component selection, thermal-conscious schematic capture, and multi-layer PCB layout optimization. Interaction with applications engineering for debug, simulation and validation of converter specs.
- Custom Magnetics Engineering: Design and model both discrete and planar in-PCB magnetics for high-frequency operation. Partner with magnetics vendors to specify, iterate, and manufacture custom magnetic components.
- Digital Control Implementation: Develop, code, and tune digital control loops for real-time power conversion and telemetry.
- Compliance & Validation: Direct EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and validate systems against grid and safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with a power electronics specialization.
- Experience: 5+ years in high-power switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design or grid-tied conversion.
- Semiconductor Expertise: Deep hands-on design experience using SiC (Silicon Carbide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride) wide-bandgap devices, and their corresponding gate-drivers, isolators and sensing circuits.
- Digital Control Platforms: Proven experience programming microcontrollers for power electronics (e.g., TI C2000, STM32, or FPGA).
- Simulation Tools: Expert utilization of PLECS, Simplis, MATLAB/Simulink or LTspice for system-level analysis of the AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
- Advanced Architecture: Knowledge of 48V and 800V/±400V DC bus distribution frameworks common in hyperscale environments.
- Standards: Familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project) power specifications and 80 Plus Titanium efficiency requirements.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$250,000 - $385,000
To put it legally - Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$297,000.00 - $408,000.00
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Power Systems Engineering
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the employer's minimum job requirements exactly. A mismatch between your transcript and the posted role description is one of the most common audit triggers for power systems positions.
Target utilities with active PERM filing history
Grid operators, investor-owned utilities, and independent power producers file PERM petitions regularly for power systems roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored this specific occupation before, not just general engineering.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter power systems engineering jobs by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM process for your occupation.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The DOL prevailing wage under PERM is set by your specific job duties and location, not your title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your role's SOC code before salary discussions, since your offer must meet that floor.
Understand how professional engineer licensure affects EB-2 eligibility
A P.E. license or an equivalent foreign engineering credential can strengthen an EB-2 petition by demonstrating advanced professional standing. Document your licensure history and any country-of-origin equivalency evaluations before USCIS adjudicates your I-140.
Plan your filing timeline around grid project cycles
Many utilities link new hires to capital project timelines, meaning sponsorship conversations happen months before a formal offer. PERM recruitment and DOL audit windows can add six to twelve months before an I-140 is even filed, so start early.
Green Card Power Systems Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers power systems engineering roles?
Most power systems engineers qualify under EB-3 as professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a master's or higher. The employer's minimum requirements written into the PERM job description largely determine which category applies, so the job posting language matters.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and an annual cap lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concern at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process is longer, often running one to three years from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary visa.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor me?
Gather your academic transcripts with certified translations if applicable, any professional engineer license or foreign equivalent, and employment verification letters for every position listed on your resume. PERM requires the employer to certify your qualifications against the minimum requirements, so gaps or inconsistencies in your documentation can trigger a DOL audit and delay the entire process by months.
How do I find power systems engineering employers who already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search power systems engineering roles filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. DOL's OFLC disclosure data is public and shows which companies have filed PERM applications for specific occupations and locations, letting you prioritize employers who have already run the process for roles similar to yours.
Does my specific engineering specialization affect the PERM process?
Yes. Power systems engineering covers distinct specializations including transmission planning, protection and controls, grid interconnection, and energy storage integration. The DOL assigns a specific SOC code to each role, which determines the prevailing wage floor. If your employer's job description blends duties across multiple specializations, the PERM filing needs to reflect the primary function accurately to avoid a wage or audit discrepancy.