Calnetix Technologies · 2 months ago
Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expCalnetix Technologies is a design and manufacturing company focused on high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machines and power electronics. The Lead Power Electronics Engineer will oversee all aspects of power converter design and project execution, leading the development of innovative products for industrial, aerospace, and military applications.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluate customer/project requirements and selecting appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications
Perform as a lead design engineer for power electronics products including all essential engineering analysis aspects from initial planning stages through study, design, and test
Lead, design, develop and test advanced power electronics, such as converters and inverters, using medium to high power switching components (hundreds of kW) 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 products
Analyze switching and transient behavior of devices to determine limits, proper gating, operation and implementation
Design analysis including modeling, simulation, and control loops
Optimize designs with an eye toward efficiency, density, and cost
Conduct design reviews and follow NPI process
Perform hands-on lab work building and debugging prototypes
Perform electrical characterization, design validation, and qualification
Introduce the product into production
Provide technical support for production and field product issues
Lead projects and collaborate in cross-functional teams
Prepare invention disclosures to protect intellectual property
Mentor junior engineers
Lead the activities and collaboration with contractors to outsource project tasks, track the progress per project schedule, and report it to management team
Qualification
Required
BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering with focus on power electronics and having +8 years of industry experience. PhD is plus
Strong understanding of power inverters operation and design
Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems
Strong skillset of debugging power electronics circuits
Experience with space vector, sinusoidal, and/or discontinuous PWM schemes
Strong knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic circuits design, test, and debugging
Experience with power electronics test equipment such as scope, DC/AC electronics load, DC/AC power sources, current and voltage probes
Experience with SiC and GaN devices-based power converter design
Strong circuit simulation experience (Matlab Simulink/PLECS/ LTSpice)
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and technical writing skills
Self-motivated, detail oriented, strong team player
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
Ability to drive projects to completion
Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously
Ability to prepare test reports, conclude the outcome of test results, present to management level, and provide the next steps in test plan
Advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products
Preferred
Perform power electronic circuit design (create schematic symbols and layout footprints, design schematic and layout, and create BOM) in Altium
Magnetics design and optimization
High frequency magnetics design knowledge
Ability to drive, understand and adhere to product roadmaps, define new platforms, and extend products for power inverters (DC/AC)
Ability to prepare test reports, conclude the outcome of test results, provide the next steps in test plan, and present it to management level
Create high density PCB layout with noise and EMI mitigation
Benefits
401(k) Program
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Holidays
Office closure for the week between Christmas and New Year Holiday
Health Care Flexible Spending Account Plan
Company
Calnetix Technologies
A world leader in developing and manufacturing high-speed permanent magnet motor generators.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.67M2013-06-28Series Unknown· $5.67M
Leadership Team
K
KEN DEMIRJIAN
Vice President of Operations
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