
Design Engineer II, Hardware/Power Electronics
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Execute speedy development and production launch of new products coming out of Research & Development, or from product specifications supplied by the product management team
- Ensure robust development via delivery of key project documentation including CTQ Flowdowns, DFMEAs, concept design reviews and detailed final design reviews
- Participate/Lead design of hardware electronics for power electronics converters (115Vac, 230Vac & 460Vac, 1A to 20A) for electric machines
- Simulate mixed analog and digital electronic circuits including simulations for EMI reduction, transient,
- Select and assess suitability and reliability of electronic components.
- Maintain product documentation
- Interact with Agency, Application, Software, and other Electronic Engineers to met customer/system requirements
- Prototype electronic circuits and document measurements and results
- Review and approve electrical documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, BOM, PCB layouts, etc.)
- Perform failure analysis of electronics circuits. Issue report on findings as well as recommendations on opportunities for continuous improvement
- Interface with circuit board contract manufacturer
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Electronics engineering or equivalent degree and 3+ years relevant work experience or Masters with 2+ years relevant experience
- Experience designing 3 phase inverters for electric machines
- Experience designing mixed analog and digital circuits
- Experience designing switch mode power supplies (buck and flyback configurations), including Active PFC development single phase and three phase.
- Experience designing analog electronic functions (isolated RS-232, RS-485, NFC antennas)
- Experience with circuit simulation software
- Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc
- Experience with evaluating reliability of electronic circuits
- Experience with motor control peripherals (ADC, PWM timers, DAC)
- Experience providing customer support and dealing with customer issues.
- Skilled in organizing, prioritizing and coordinating working relationships with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experienced with test procedures for EMI, hipot, 6kV transient, ESD
- Familiar with agency testing (e.g. UL,CE and Global compliance)
- Experience simulating and designing magnetics for EMI filters and switch mode power supplies
- Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc
- Experience with laboratory equipment used in the testing of electric machines (high voltage electronic power supplies, dynamometers)
- Understanding of control of induction and permanent magnet motors
- Strong innovation skills
- Six Sigma Training/Certification (Green Belt / DFLSS)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance