Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States
Location Type: On-site
Salary Range: 250000 - 320000 USD Annually
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POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion systems from concept to production. This role requires deep technical expertise in power electronics design, control algorithms, and system optimization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance solutions, applying emerging technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power conversion topologies, digital control implementation, and product development, along with a proven ability to drive projects from initial design through validation and deployment. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation and problem-solving are at the core of what we do. Some travel may be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead power electronics design in support of new product development.
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve early (architectural) and late (lab, test & validation) challenges on fast timelines.
- Design and implement control algorithms for DC/DC, AC/DC and DC/AC conversion circuitry
- Develop off-line and on-line simulation models used for early algorithm validation
- Collaborate with firmware engineers for control algorithm implementation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers for control validation on hardware prototypes
- Some travel is expected.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 7 years of work experience in power electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.
- Minimum of 3 years of industry work experience as power electronics project leader.
- Experience in power topologies such as LLC, DAB, multi-level converters including PFC (single phase and three phase) and associated soft switching techniques.
- Experience in modelling power converter designs using simulation tools such as PSIM, Matlab and Spice.
- Experience in implementing digital control designs in microcontrollers, DSPs and/or FPGAs.
- Strong experience in advanced modulation strategies used for loss minimization, including those for soft-switching (ZVS/ZCS).
- Strong experience in feedback loop controllers’ design and their stability and performance optimization.
- Experience in planning and implementing HW and FW verification during product development, to ensure the design meets specifications and requirements.
- Expertise in power circuit analysis, such as worst-case circuit analysis, failure method effectiveness and criticality, and reliability.
- Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, RLC analyzers, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic (AC/DC) loads, and signal/power generators.
- Ability to analyze and optimize circuits and designs for cost.
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced global design and manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated the ability to transition from theoretical to implementation-based thinking.
- Experience studying emerging technologies and applying them in innovative ways.
- Very strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in power electronics.
- Extensive industry experience designing successful power electronics products from concept through schematic, layout, manufacturing, test, and deployment as project leader.
- Experience in renewable product development
- Experience with full product development process including EMI/EMC testing, certification processes, failure analysis, etc.
- Experience working with x-functional teams: mechanical, software, and test.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547 and NEC code for renewable energy is a plus.
Hanwha Q CELLS Technology Inc. (“HQCT”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCT has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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