Lead Power Electronics Engineer

The Lead Power Electronics Engineer, China reports to the Vice President, Technology & Strategic Development and serves as the main technical resource of a program that develops power electronics systems. This position is responsible for all system engineering activities and deliverables and leads PCS Engineering.

This individual is also responsible for the PCS architecture and product requirements compliance matrix. This role works closely with our engineering design team, prototype engineering team, key suppliers, validation/testing team, customers, program managers, and business development on key technical issues.

Responsibilities:

Works as the main technical interface for End-to-End Product Development of Power Electronics Systems.

Listens to the voice of the customer and translates it into system requirements.

Drives a compliance matrix of customer requirements into design and qualification actions.

Develops system-level DFMEA and integrates it with requirements and verification plans.

Leads the development of system requirements, architecture, and system concept sizing.

Maintains changes to requirements, and their impact analysis, and helps track scope creep and work with Program Management team.

Maintains system requirements throughout the product life cycle.

Identifies and drives cross-functional interface evaluations and any constraints.

Implements system optimization with design for excellence mindset

Supports functional safety, security, and reliability engineering analysis.

Supports decomposition of DFMEA into sub-system DFMEA and PFMEA.

Helps develop system inspection requirements for end-of-line testing, from quality control plan.

Adhere to federal and state regulations.

Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.

Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

Masters degree in Power Electronics or equivalent degree.

Minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience in Power Electronics projects.

Broad engineering knowledge in Power Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Industrial engineering with a strong focus on at least one discipline.

Working Knowledge of Heat transfer.

Working knowledge of AC-DC converters, DC-DC and High Frequency Inverters, and Magnetic Designs.

Knowledge of Digital controls. Basic understanding of architecture modeling and requirements management tools.

Strong communication skills with a high level of integrity

Ability to think creatively while staying focused on the bigger picture.

Experience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Experience generating DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM/DFA, and DVP&R.

Experience using a formal requirement management tool.

Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Systematic problem solver with an analytical mindset.

Strong interpersonal communication, listening, and technical writing skills.

Ability to organize and plan effectively with project teams.

Hands-on experience with high and low-voltage Power Electronics hardware (HW).

Hands-on experience with Lab Equipment such as DSO, power analyzers, logic analyzers, AC and DC sources etc.

Lead projects with a commitment to engineering excellence.

Willingness to help others and promote a positive culture.

Must be fluent in English; spoken and written.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 20%.

Key Competencies:

Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.

Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.

Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organizations mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.

Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.

Ability to lift and carry up heavy objects and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.