Junior Design Engineer
Description
The Junior 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 converters.
- 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 relevant to the power electronics industry and/or a minimum of three years’ graduate level course work in power electronics with an emphasis on power converter development is required to meet the following job functions:
DESIGN – 20%
- Perform circuit analyses; both paper analyses and computer modeling.
- Select and evaluate power components for power converter designs.
- Design printed circuit boards to implement or test power electronic circuits.
- Purchase, setup, configure, and maintain laboratory equipment for circuit evaluation.
TEST – 50%
- Test power converter circuits and characterize their behavior.
- Develop fixes to circuit deficiencies via iterative experimentation.
DOCUMENT – 20%
- Collect data for the product datasheets, and format that data for publication.
- Create documentation to define product construction and performance.
PRODUCTION SUPPORT – 10%
- Assist in transfer of products from development stage to production environment.
- Support product over its life cycle by diagnosing problems and updating the design.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- 1+ years experience in power electronic design and/or 1-3 years general engineering and/or manufacturing experience is a plus.
Required Skills:
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced and changing environment
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is a plus.
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.