Job Description:
Responsibilities:
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Define specifications and requirements for product hardware.
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Conduct hardware design and firmware control reviews with a focus on high-level system integration.
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Monitor development and create test plans to verify electrical, environmental, and functional compliance.
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Perform FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) to evaluate reliability and ensure there are no safety or liability concerns related to the product.
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Coordinate and track product development milestones with the project manager and cross-functional teams (CFTs).
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Oversee DFX (Design for Excellence) updates, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and product life cycle management.
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Mentor the team on design to ensure that established technical standards are adhered to during product development.
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Research new development concepts to guide future product innovation.
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Identify cost-competitive technological alternatives that are suitable for scaling up.
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Validate design concepts through a combination of circuit simulations and prototyping.
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Prepare documentation, including bills of materials, circuit diagrams, simulations, design-related documents, and FMEAs.
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
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Master’s degree in Power Electronics with 8-12 years of experience.
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Strong understanding of closed-loop control for power converters and compensator design.
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Experience with high-speed or high-power semiconductor devices, specifically power converter designs over 100kVA and in medium voltage applications.
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Solid technical knowledge, competence, and system-level design experience.
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Proven track record of managing multiple power electronics projects involving analog and digital electronics as well as control circuitry.
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Experience in EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) filter design and product qualification/compliance testing.
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Familiarity with circuit simulation tools like SIMULINK.
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Skills in derating, FMEA, and reliability analysis.
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Excellent circuit debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.
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Experience in writing technical documents such as hardware requirements, product design specifications, test specifications, and board-level design details.
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Strong knowledge of component selection and system integration.
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Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
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Experience mentoring small teams with strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to work effectively in an agile product development model.
What can you expect:
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Experience with the latest technologies in power converters for applications involving grid connections and renewable energy.
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A supportive environment that enhances your design and debugging skills.
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Collaboration with a team of motivated and enthusiastic engineers.
A team player who takes responsibility and results-oriented to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to lead a team of power electronics engineers.
Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
