Experience in power electronics products; inverters, dc-dc converters and switching power supplies
Working knowledge in the design of conditioning and sensing circuitry for adjustable speed drives
Proficient in developing embedded code in C and assembly
Experience working with peripherals and communications protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, UART, Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, A/D converters and discrete I/O
Experience in configuring and developing code for a Real Time Operating System
Experience working with voltage levels, protection, and component selections up to 480Vac
Familiar with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators, power supplies and other standard EE lab equipment
Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for the repair of digital circuits and analog circuits to component levels
Experience in best practices for creating robust and quality software programs.
Must be self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently and as a team to solve engineering problems in a logical and efficient manner
Desirable:
Experienced in SCR, TRIAC, IGBT and MOSFET technology
Working knowledge of gate driver circuits for IGBTs, MOSFETs and fly-back power converter topologies
Experience configuring and working with development environments, JTAG and debugging tools. Example: Code Composer Studio, Code Warrior
Experience with software version control
Experience using Matlab and Simulink software
Familiarity with troubleshooting electro-mechanical test systems
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple people and managing multiple and diverse tasks/projects
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Essential:
5 years of applicable experience in a product development env
Additional Information
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Job Summary
The Electronic Engineer III is responsible for contributing to the design, development, and support of motor controls and associated accessories. They will participate in the testing process and implement OEM specific hardware. The Electronic Engineer III will work with manufacturing, PCB designers, and the quality group, as well as software application groups.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and collaborative, with a strong interest in global mobility, cross-border employment matters, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the assignment life cycle.
Job Description
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the design and development activities of motor control electronics through all stages of the product development life cycle.
Participate in designing motor control electronics ranging from low voltage DC products to 120/240Vac line powered products and including 480Vac industrial products. Typical design tasks include writing design specifications, performing design analysis and simulations, capturing circuit schematics, participating in design reviews, guiding the PCB layout process, creating BOMs and assembly drawings, and overseeing prototype, engineering validation, design verification, and agency certification phases of projects
Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.
Implement OEM specific Hardware or software feature requirements in the existing and new products
Create and maintain project documentation - design requirements, BOMs, test procedures, drawings, Software documentation, test reports and manuals
Work with manufacturing to introduce designs into production on schedule, including creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment
Work with PCB designers to ensure schematic, part library, component placement and trace routing are done correctly
Work with software, mechanical, motor design, and application groups to optimize product designs for low cost and high quality
Work with the quality group to support failure analysis and recommend design and process changes to improve product quality
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CUSTOMER AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
Customers:
Interface with potential OEM customers to clarify required specifications
Travel:
Support testing and customer support at off-site locations as required
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
Desirable:
Master of Science in Electronic Engineering
Nidec · North America