Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware

General Purpose of Job: Calnetix is a design and manufacturing company that is primarily focused on high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machines, power electronics, magnetic bearings, and associated controls. Candidate will join the engineering team, using our high-speed high power permanent magnet machines, power electronics, and magnetic bearing controllers to change the electric machine industry.The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of power converter design, test, debugging, and project execution. In this role, you will design innovative power converter products for industrial, aerospace, and military applications and lead the product development process from concept realization through introduction of product into high volume production.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluate customer/project requirements and selecting appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applicationsPerform as a design engineer for power electronics products including all essential engineering analysis aspects from initial planning stages through study, design, and test.Design, develop and test advanced power electronics (up to hundreds of kW), such as converters and inverters, using medium to high power switching components and associated protection and gating circuitry.Selecting active semiconductor switching devices as well as passive components required for converter power circuits (capacitors, inductors, transformers, etc).Lead verification testing on new designs and productsAnalyze switching and transient behavior of devices to determine limits, proper gating, operation and implementationDesign analysis including modeling, simulation, and control loopsOptimize designs with an eye toward efficiency, density, and costConduct design reviews and follow NPI processPerform hands-on lab work building and debugging prototypesPerform electrical characterization, design validation, and qualificationIntroduce the product into productionProvide technical support for production and field product issuesCollaborate in cross-functional teamsRequired Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering with focus on power electronics and having +5 years of industry experience. PhD is plus.Strong understanding of power inverters operation and designGood understanding of 3-phase power systemsStrong skillset of debugging power electronics circuitsExperience with space vector, sinusoidal, and/or discontinuous PWM schemes.Strong knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic circuitsExperience with SiC and GaN devices-based power converter designStrong circuit simulation experience (Matlab Simulink/PLECS/ LTSpice)Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and technical writing skillsSelf-motivated, detail oriented, strong team playerStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creativelyAbility to drive projects to completionAbility to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneouslyAbility to prepare test reports, conclude the outcome of test results, provide the next steps in test plan, and present it to management levelAdvanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office productsDesired Skills and ExperiencePerform power electronic circuit design (create schematic symbols and layout footprints, design schematic and layout, and create BOM) in AltiumMagnetics design and optimizationHigh frequency magnetics design knowledgeAbility to drive, understand and adhere to product roadmaps, define new platforms, and extend products for power inverters (DC/AC)Create high density PCB layout with noise and EMI mitigationIntangibles Sought: Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.Team player with a willingness to learn, teach and help.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.Physical Demands / Work Environment: 10% travel may be required.Calnetix offers its employees competitive salaries and bonus, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as comprehensive benefits including:401(k) ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceVacationPaid HolidaysOffice closure for the week between Christmas and New Year HolidayHealth Care Flexible Spending Account PlanSalary Range: $120,000-$170,000 DOE + Performance BonusThe above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.Calnetix is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. Calnetix will not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN and other non-immigrant Visas, for this role.

Created: 2025-01-14