Power Electronics Engineer
Albelissa
- Varese
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
Besides Power Electronics, the ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of EMI/EMC standards, analogue electronics and microprocessor architecture. The candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary groups.In this role, the candidate will:
- Define the Hardware architecture and topology of the AC-AC inverters;
- Design the hardware, al the way from schematic level to layout;
- Define the requirements of the critical power devices (IGBTs, gate drivers, magnetic components) and design;
- Design custom components (mainly magnetics) when no off-the-shelf devices are available;
- Work closely with the FW designer and System Engineers to ensure that the devices stresses are kept within control by the control system;
- Ensure scalability to mass production of selected HW architecture;
- Manage BOM and ensure cost targets are met;
- Support technology transfer from development phase into mass production;
- Dive into and take ownership for critical design issues;
- Participate in design reviews;
- Address all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability.
Bachelor, Master degree or PhD in Electronic Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics.
5+ years Experience in the development of digitally controlled AC-AC converters
- Hard skills:
- Power Electronics;
- Magnetic components design (transformers, Inductors, CMC);
- Hardware Design;
- Circuit Simulation (PSPICE, LTSPICE, PLEX), including advanced analysis (Sensitivity, Monte Carlo);
- Basic knowledge or either Python or MATLAB;
- Analogue Electronics;
- Embedded Controls;
- FMEA of electronic systems;
- PCB Layouting.
- Ability to work in team;
- Result oriented;
- Creative, problem solving mindset;
- Willingness to take on new and challenging tasks;
- Strong analytical skills, experience in solving practical issues and engaging cross-functional teams of multiple process partners to a consensus;
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines; handle multiple tasks;
- Self-driven and motivated;
- Quick learner;
- Critical Thinker.
- Optional appreciated competences:
- Basics of Project Management (GANTT, Agile methodology);
- People and/or project leadership experience.
- Fluent Italian and English languages.