Power Electronics Engineer(Direct Hire)
Evanston, IL
Job Requisition:7311
Annual Salary Range: $150 – 166K. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
Description for Power Electronics Engineer:
Specialized EE that will focus exclusively on upcoming/new high powered (400-1,000V) DC/DC convertor products used for military and automobile applications. Will lead, while also being hands on, the entire product lifecycle from conception, prototyping, design, testing, and transfer to production.
Responsibilities for Power Electronics Engineer:
- Lead the development of control algorithms for high-power DC/DC converters, focusing on efficiency, stability, and dynamic response.
- Develop simulation models using software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, and SPICE to predict system behavior and validate control strategies.
- Specialize in selecting the most suitable converter topology for each application, considering factors such as efficiency, size, and cost.
- Design and optimize magnetic components, including inductors and transformers, for the DC/DC converter, considering parameters such as inductance, current rating, and saturation characteristics.
- Select appropriate power semiconductor devices, such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, or SiC/GaN devices, based on performance requirements and operating conditions.
- Optimize switching characteristics, thermal management, and protection features to ensure reliable operation and minimize losses.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects to integrate control algorithms into hardware platforms.
- Conduct performance analysis, simulations, and tests to validate design assumptions and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
Requirements forPower Electrical Engineer:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing control algorithms for power electronic systems, preferably in the field of DC/DC converters.
- Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE for modeling and analysis of power electronic circuits.
- Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices, converter topologies, and control techniques.
- Advanced knowledge in high voltage component design, system design and integration, debugging and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on approach with proven track record of realizing designs/concepts into production.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Self-motivate, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
- “Must meet the definition of a U.S. Person in accordance with 22 CFR 120.62 (U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Asylee, or Refugee).”
