Electrical Design Engineer I

Murata Power Solutions is powering what's next in high-performance, sustainable power conversion. We focus on two of the most transformative technology markets: Server, Storage, and Networking (SSN) and advanced automation, including robotics and energy storage.

 
Ranked among the world’s top five suppliers of advanced power electronics, we deliver one of the industry’s widest selections of standard power products and lead in the design of custom, application-specific solutions.

 
Known for the quality of our technology and the strength of our team, Murata Power Solutions offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers and a leadership group committed to growth, innovation, and partnership with many of the world’s leading OEMs.

Position Summary

At the Westborough, MA Design Center , our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies and Digital Panel Meters (DPMs). In this role, you will be:

• Responsible for the design and development of leading edge power conversion products with a focus on utilizing new technology, reliability, new product viability, lowest cost, and raising the bar on power density and efficiency.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Propose circuit topology, perform loss budget, evaluate performance targets, estimate product cost from a given product spec or market requirement document.
• Ability to perform design simulations and analysis utilizing simulation software.
• Supports various sustaining engineering activities to resolve production related issues.
• Write engineering requirements documents, test plans, validation reports.
• Design of circuits (power, control, supervisory, regulatory), select components, create schematic and necessary documents to facilitate CAD layout.
• Reviews PCB layouts & other design documents prior to their releases for procurement or production.
• Test and debug prototypes to ensure the design meets all required specifications.
• Support product qualifications to ensure design integrity. Implement corrective actions to close all issues found.
• Prepare documentation deliverables for pre-release and final production release.
• Prepare ECOs and TCOs to implement design changes.
• Responsible that all product designs meet their intended design specifications and complies with all appropriate engineering guidelines and requirements.
• Support the design and development of new DC/DC converters and analog circuits based on product specification and/ or marketing requirements under limited guidance/supervision.
• Support the resolution of challenging technical hurdles with various circuitry and/or methods.

Experience Required

• BSEE with 2 years or MSEE with experience in a coop or intern capacity in power electronics with lab/bench work preferred.
• Knowledge in SW simulation tools such as PSPICE, Simplis, etc. Hands-on experience in using these tools for circuit designs is a plus.
• Experienced in M.S. Office Suite. PADS or Altium SW a plus.
• Some experience or familiarity in high frequency high-density switching power supply design including circuit topologies, control theories, loop compensation, magnetics design, EMI/RFI, supervisory functions, and PCB layout.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced engineering environment.
• Must be flexible, pro-active, and willing to dedicate the necessary efforts when needed to meet team objectives.
• Potential to develop competency in resolving technical issues with innovative circuitry and/or methods.
• Knowledge of or experiences in high-frequency high-density switching power supply design including circuit topologies, control theories, loop compensation and magnetics design. Exposure to EMI/RFI, supervisory functions and PCB layout is highly desirable.
• Has a basic understanding of several power conversion topologies and methodologies; Flyback, Resonant, LLC, Buck, ZVS, Synchronous, Current-mode-control, etc.
• Demonstrates analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions.

Work Environment

This position is an on-site role, with 1 flex day per week of remote work.

Competencies

Building and Supporting Teams

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Supporting Organizational Goals

Compensation Data

The salary range for this role is $90,000/year - $98,000/year.

The salary range listed is based on market data and internal benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Compensation and Benefits

Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement.