Power Electronics Engineering M

The expected hiring range for this position is:

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This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

About the Role Fermilab is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer within our Power Electronics Systems Department. This person under general directions this position plans and performs engineering tasks which includes research, design, and development of medium to large engineering projects or portions of large projects in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, and standards, and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders. Assignments typically include: equipment design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, coordination of manpower required to manufacture, and install/test projects.

What your day-to-day as a Power Electronics Engineer at Fermilab will look like: Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations. Develops designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project.

Develops specifications, designs, and documents for complex and perhaps major engineering design solutions. Work involves applying a variety of standard to moderately complex engineering techniques to assignments which have clear and specified objectives.

Plans medium to large projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status. Takes a lead role in procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.

Assists with or leads the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations.

With review and approval of supervisor, commits hardware and financial resources, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.

Serves on or leads safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.

Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or less senior engineers, as assigned. Coordinates and/or supervises technicians and other engineers, as assigned.

May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.

Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success Bachelor’s in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience.

Programmable Logic (such as FPGA or CPLD).

Circuit Analysis.

Demonstrated ability to: Lead projects, Work as part of a team; Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Proficient in application of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.

Knowledge of phased-controlled power supplies, switch-mode power supplies; AutoCAD or similar; light electromechanical fabrication

Possess project planning skills in developing specifications and documents for medium to large projects that involve concepts from inception to completion.

Ability to perform a variety of standard to moderately complex engineering techniques.

Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.

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