Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Job Description
On-site opportunity in Fridley, MN with Micro Control Company for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer. This role is based in Fridley, MN, reports to the System Design Engineering Department, and offers a salary range of USD 111,123 - 160,462 per year. The position focuses on designing, developing, and testing DC-DC power electronic systems for burn-in applications, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to lead cross-functional projects.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(K) with Roth option
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus
Responsibilities
- Develop DC-DC switching power supplies, handling high current (>100A) and high power (>250W) with polyphase configurations controlled by microcontrollers.
- Conduct analog simulation and analysis of DC-DC switching converters, including buck SMPS.
- Select components, design and enter schematics, create BOMs, and propose PCB placements.
- Implement firmware to control power supplies via microcontrollers.
- Write test programs to verify hardware functionality.
- Lead a small project team and coordinate with other departments.
- Define the design validation process and provide diagnostics templates for internal and external use.
- Produce user manuals detailing operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting steps.
- Collaborate with Sales and customers to capture product requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of relevant engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Ability to work effectively as a leader, team member, and independently.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.
Technologies
- Cadence Allegro PCB design
- Verilog
- FPGA
Physical Demands
- Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods.
- Periodic standing, walking, crouching, stooping, bending, and reaching in multiple directions.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
- Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- May lift and move objects up to 50 pounds, 0-10% of the time.