Power Electronics Design Engineer

The Design Engineer will be a member of the Product Evolution Process, with a major focus on the design, development, and improvement of state-of-the-art power systems.

• AC/DC Converters

• Isolated DC/DC Converters

• Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters

• Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

• 50 W to 10 kW

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of circuit theory in the power electronics industry with an emphasis on design for manufacturability and / or a minimum of three years graduate level course work in power electronics with an emphasis on dc/dc converter design is required to meet the following success factors:

• Circuit design and analysis

• Schematic Capture

• Mentorgraphics Power logic

• PCB Layout

• Mentorgraphics PADs

• Microcontroller code design

• C, some Assembly

• Circuit simulation and analysis

• SPICE, Mathcad, PLECS

• Planar magnetics design

• Identify and evaluate power components

• Participate in vendor selection process for new components

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers in order to transition products to production

• Create design documentation per SynQor processes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. MS / PhD degree is a preferred.

• 5+ years in power electronics design, or

• Minimum of 3 years graduate level course work in power electronics with an emphasis on power systems design

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of circuit theory, isolated and non-isolated converters, with an emphasis on design for manufacturability

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced and changing environment

Preferred Skills:

• MPLAB X

• C and Assembly

• Mentographics Power Loigc and PADs

• Microcap

• Previous experience within a hi-tech manufacturing environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.