Power Electronics Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Power Electronics Engineer at Dynapower is responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.

General Responsibilities

• Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
• Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
• Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
• Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
• Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
• Leads a team that includes senior engineers/managers for the purpose of engaging with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Experience designing, simulating, and prototyping high power AC/DC power conversion equipment.
• Background in silicon and wide band gap solid state switching component selection including design of corresponding drivers and protective circuits.
• Exposure to real time dynamic feedback control systems using PWM, PLL, and PID control methodologies. Candidate must be facile with C and/or C++ and MATLAB
• Experience with firmware development for embedded systems, with expertise in working with DSPs, FPGAs and other specialized microcontrollers.
• Experience with hardware and software co-design and simulations tools such and Matlab/simulink
• Knowledge of magnetic circuit design and filtering for EMI/EMC.
• Understanding of thermal and heat transfer mechanisms in high frequency high power switching systems.
• Exposure to regulatory bodies like IEEE1547 and UL1741 is a plus.

Base Salary Range: $118,800.00 - $163,350.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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