Job Description

About This Role

This role requires expertise in power conversion technologies, analog and digital circuit design, component selection, thermal management, EMC/EMI compliance, and design validation. The engineer will collaborate closely with software, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams to deliver robust products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic circuits for AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters
• Create/develop electrical schematics, BOM, assembly drawings, and other design documentation using industry-standard CAD tools and develop component and product specifications
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis to verify performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety
• Define power architecture and system-level electrical requirements
• Complete/support PCB layout activities
• Build, debug, and validate prototypes
• Develop and execute design verification plans.
• Support regulatory certification activities including UL, IEC, CSA, CE, and other applicable standards (UL/IEC 60730, et al)
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design-related issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production launch activities
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve production and quality issues.
• Evaluate component obsolescence and identify alternative solutions
• Participate in design reviews, failure analysis investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and project leadership throughout product lifecycle.
• Interface with suppliers and customers on technical matters
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in power electronics design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• 8+ years of hardware design experience with exposure to power electronics
• 5+ Working knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics.
• 5+ years of hardware design experience with significant exposure to power electronics
• Programming knowledge (C, C++, C#, or Assembly) is a plus.
• Develop/launch products w/ operations thru contract manufacturing suppliers
• Design and develop power electronic circuits in HVAC control systems including... Inverters, Motor drives, Battery management and charging systems
• Experience with PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Xpedition
• Proficiency with electrical simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent
• Experience designing products above 500 W power levels