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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 5 months ago

Hardware Engineer – Magnetics Design Focus

Indiana - West Lafayette

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a company that specializes in devices embedded in the power grid and critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer with a focus on magnetics design to analyze, design, and test custom magnetic components, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and collaborating with various engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, prototype and test custom magnetic components

Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness

Design and optimize magnetic current sensors including CTs (instrument class, protection class) and Rogowski Coils for various frequency and current ranges

Perform analytical calculations and electromagnetic simulations (e.g., using FEM tools such as ANSYS Maxwell or similar)

Specify magnetic core materials, winding configurations, insulation systems, and encapsulation methods

Develop and execute test plans to validate accuracy, linearity, bandwidth, thermal behavior, and environmental compliance

Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications

Provides and maintains accurate project plans

Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity

Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing

Mentors and directs the efforts of associate engineers and technicians

Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to ensure sensor designs are cost-effective and manufacturable

Interface with firmware and hardware teams to integrate sensors into complete systems (e.g., power meters, relays, fault indicators)

Prepare design documentation, including schematics, drawings, and test reports

Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IEC 61869, IEEE C57.13, UL, CE, RoHS)

Qualification

Magnetic component designElectromagnetic simulationsElectromagnetic theorySignal conditioningLow-power sensor designRogowski coil integrationDesign documentationProject managementMentoringCollaboration

Required

B.S. in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory, transformer design principles, and signal conditioning

Typically 2+ years of experience in a selection of these or related areas: Magnetic component design, CTs/PTs/Rogowski coils, Inductors, SMPS magnetic components, Creepage, clearance, insulation systems, Power harvesting magnetic components, Magnetic latches, Electric motors/generators, Magnetic shields, Other magnetic assemblies, Electromagnetic Fields/Wave Analysis, Electromagnetic compatibility, Maxwell's equations, Components and Packaging, Component derating, Thermal management, PCB planning

Analyze, design, develop, prototype and test custom magnetic components

Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness

Design and optimize magnetic current sensors including CTs (instrument class, protection class) and Rogowski Coils for various frequency and current ranges

Perform analytical calculations and electromagnetic simulations (e.g., using FEM tools such as ANSYS Maxwell or similar)

Specify magnetic core materials, winding configurations, insulation systems, and encapsulation methods

Develop and execute test plans to validate accuracy, linearity, bandwidth, thermal behavior, and environmental compliance

Develop hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications

Provide and maintain accurate project plans

Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity

Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing

Mentor and direct the efforts of associate engineers and technicians

Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to ensure sensor designs are cost-effective and manufacturable

Interface with firmware and hardware teams to integrate sensors into complete systems (e.g., power meters, relays, fault indicators)

Prepare design documentation, including schematics, drawings, and test reports

Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IEC 61869, IEEE C57.13, UL, CE, RoHS)

Preferred

Experience designing low-power or energy-harvesting sensors

Knowledge of Rogowski coil integration in digital signal processing systems

Background in industrial or utility-grade instrumentation

Benefits

We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

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SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Founded in 1982

Pullman, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.selinc.com/

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