Hardware Engineer

We are currently seeking a Hardware Power Electronics Engineer to join our development team to help expand our product offering. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in IGBT, Silicon Carbide MOSFET and GaN power conversion design. The position will be located in Franksville, WI. Job Responsibilities: · Develop next generation power electronics for solar, energy storage, EV charging and Test applications using SiC and GaN mosfets. · Opportunities to develop high-frequency bidirectional DC-DC converters, AC-DC grid-tie inverter and resonant converters. · Lead development from concept to productization. · Develop innovative digital control algorithms. · Develop innovative magnetics. · Work closely with PCB layout designers to implement high density power designs. · Work closely with mechanical designers to develop the product design (sheet metal, heatsinks, bus bars, etc.). · Achieve UL & CE compliance for the various products. · Lead EMC compliance activities. · Demonstrates an intense focus on customer satisfaction. · Assist team members in achieving project level budgets on assigned projects. · Foster open communication among all technical and business functions, including sales, operations, and quality organizations. · Participate in an environment of continuous learning and driving standardization and high quality in design with a focus on manufacturability. · Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards. · Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. · Strong background in power electronics design. · Solid understanding of basic physics and electronics. · Strong understanding of high frequency power stages, filtering, circuit protection, thermal and EMI/EMC considerations. · Strong Matlab / Simulink / Sim-power Systems skills · Product development process experience a must. · Minimum 2 years of related experience with power electronics and control systems design. · Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively both internally and externally with a diverse group of professionals. · Organized with the ability to multi-task. · Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines. · Strong process orientation/discipline and demonstrated application of problem-solving tools (e.g. Paretto, 5-Why Analysis, 8-D’s, six-sigma, etc.) · Requires strong commitment to customer service and teamwork. Desired Skills and Experience: · Master’s Degree in power electronics with more than 5 years of industry experience with power converter development as either NPD or R&D engineer · 5 years of experience in design, testing, and debugging of DC-DC or 3phase AC-DC converters with voltage range 400-900V and power levels > 2kW. · Experience in design and selection of power semiconductor parts, cooling mechanism, passive components, protection circuits, and sensing circuits. · Understanding of PCB layout design for high voltages. · Familiarity with UL1741 standards. · Familiarity with typical Safety/EMI standards for power converter systems. · Familiarity with EMC requirements and filter design. · Understanding of hardware-mechanical interface as well as hardware-software interface. · Understanding of fundamental analytical equations of high-frequency inductor and transformer design. · Communication and coordination with multiple vendors and teams. · Experience operating in a power-electronics and industrial packaging manufacturing environment. · Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics. · Demonstrated track record of creating/applying standard processes and problem-solving techniques/tools