Power Electronics Design Engineer - SynQor

Boxborough, MA

About the Job

The Design Engineer will be a member of the Product Evolution Process, with a major focus on the design, development, and improvement of state-of-the-art power systems.

AC/DC Converters
Isolated DC/DC Converters
Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
50 W to 10 kW

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of circuit theory in the power electronics industry with an emphasis on design for manufacturability and / or a minimum of three years graduate level course work in power electronics with an emphasis on dc/dc converter design is required to meet the following success factors:

Circuit design and analysis
Schematic Capture – Mentorgraphics Power logic
PCB Layout - Mentorgraphics PADs
Microcontroller code design – C, some Assembly
Circuit simulation and analysis – SPICE, Mathcad, PLECS
Planar magnetics design
Identify and evaluate power components
Participate in vendor selection process for new components
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers in order to transition products to production
Create design documentation per SynQor processes

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. MS / PhD degree is a preferred.
5+ years in power electronics design, or
Minimum of 3 years graduate level course work in power electronics with an emphasis on power systems design

Required Skills:

Knowledge of circuit theory, isolated and non-isolated converters, with an emphasis on design for manufacturability
Proven ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced and changing environment

Preferred Skills:

MPLAB X – C and Assembly
Mentographics Power Loigc and PADs
Microcap
Previous experience within a hi-tech manufacturing environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Source : SynQor