Toyota North America · 5 days ago
Senior Scientist – Advanced Power Electronics
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelToyota North America is one of the world’s most admired brands, focused on innovative solutions in mobility. They are seeking a Senior Scientist in the Electronics Research Department to develop novel power conversion solutions utilizing Wide Bandgap semiconductors for various applications.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct research on novel power conversion solutions for a range of applications including high power/voltage systems to low power/voltage sensors
Investigate and propose new opto-electronic power packaging solutions possibly involving both electrical integrated circuit (EIC) and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology
Develop advanced EMI mitigation techniques for high-speed power electronic converters, with a focus on WBG/UWBG semiconductor devices
Explore the use of optically triggered semiconductor devices, leveraging expertise in semiconductor physics to optimize their performance for reduced EMI
Conduct multiphysics (e.g., electrical, optical, thermal, mechanical) simulation and modeling of power electronics systems and packages to predict performance
Develop and build bench-level experimental setups in-house to test and validate power conversion and/or sensor concepts
Analyze, document, and present research findings to internal and external stakeholders
Mentor and guide junior researchers or technical staff
Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences
Drive innovation by generating novel ideas and proposing new research projects
Willingness to learn and engage in new research areas (e.g., quantum science, photonics) and apply skills to new fields is a must
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related multi-disciplinary engineering field
Experience with circuit design, simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, Simulink, MATLAB), circuit layout, and PCB fabrication
Hands-on research, development, measurement of electronic packages with optical function integration (e.g., high speed, RF design, EMI, or analog circuit)
Exposure to semiconductor device characteristics either through practice or coursework
Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor team/lab members
Experience in designing, building, and operating experimental setups for high-speed electronics
Sophisticated scientific writing and history of technical presentations in conferences
Preferred
Understanding of quantum mechanics and principles
Experience with WBG/UWBG semiconductor devices (e.g., SiC, GaN) and modeling tools
Basic knowledge of optically triggered devices
Experience with multiphysics and EMI simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, EMA3D, etc.)
Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)
Exposure to PIC research and development (e.g., simulation, device layout, tape out, fab, test)
Benefits
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Company
Toyota North America
At Toyota, we’re known for making some of the highest quality vehicles on the road. But there is more to our story.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
ARPA-E
2024-12-18Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Tetsuo Ogawa
CEO
Brian Kursar
Group Vice President - Head of Enterprise AI
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