Power Electronics Design Engineer

Description

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.