Junior Design Engineer

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.