Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

A global leader in Energy Storage Systems are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their growing team in Atalnta, GA.

Senior Power Electronics Engineer Responsibilities:

Design single-phase and three-phase bidirectional inverters with the objective of achieving maximum efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Analyze marketing specifications and select appropriate topologies to meet cost, efficiency, and performance targets.

Conduct high voltage power semiconductor selection, assess switching behavior, calculate losses in converter/inverter systems, and perform reliability and cost analysis using Si/SiC/GaN MOSFETs and diodes.

Develop individual converter specifications based on master specifications and estimate power budgets for each converter.

Demonstrate proficiency in standards such as UL1741, IEC62019, and IEC 60730 and apply them in design.

Understand the product certification process and incorporate design elements to facilitate compliance testing (UL, CSA, FCC, etc.).

Focus on designing non-isolated topologies and utilize both active and passive cooling systems.

Take ownership of power layout, implement techniques for noise reduction, EMI/EMC mitigation, and manage product testing at EMI/EMC laboratories and in-house pre-compliance testing.

Possess in-depth knowledge of magnetics and the ability to design and build magnetics for prototype evaluation.

Conduct testing and troubleshooting to address complex issues under pressure and provide viable short and long-term solutions.

Senior Power Electronics Engineer Requirements:

Thorough understanding of power electronics systems, including inverters, converters, AC systems, phase configurations, grounding schemes, and safety procedures when working with hazardous current and voltage levels.

Proficiency in interpreting complex schematics and board layouts using Altium.

Strong grasp of signal integrity, noise issues, and signal processing in power electronics environments.

Direct experience with IGBT/MOSFET/GAN or similar switching devices, as well as gate driver design, selection, and characterization.

Collaboration with contract manufacturers for final production support.

Familiarity with digital control for power electronics, DSP, and microcontrollers.

Knowledge of PV systems, energy storage, DC fast charging equipment, generators, and grid simulators operation.

Innovative mindset, willing to explore new power conversion technologies and devise creative testing solutions for advanced power electronics.