Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Power Electronics Lead in Wayne County. Due to the nature of the project the Lead Engineer needs to be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Who we are:LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn. What you will be doing:Support the road mapping of future power electronics technologies for automotive and wider applications, including higher voltage systems, cost-effective solutions, and novel topologiesProvide technical leadership in identifying and devising innovative solutions in engineering servicesStay current on the latest power electronics technologies and define opportunitiesSupport customer-facing technical meetings and proposal generationLead customer power electronics projects to be delivered InternationallySupport the growth of facilities and the team through recruitment to match growing customer demandsOpportunity to manage appropriate parts of the teamArchitect power electronics projects from a budget, resource, technical, and stakeholder perspectiveCollaborate with senior leadership to identify and create new service offerings in vehicle systems in the technology space of fuel cell, hybrid vehicle, and autonomous vehicleLead interfaces with multiple clients to identify potential needsDevelop workable client solutions and integrate solutions into proposalsIdentify, integrate, and standardize best practices with respect to key technical deliverables such as modeling and other technical analysesDevelop system requirements based upon and traced to customer requirements for mechanical, electrical, and software disciplinesUtilize the system architecture provided by the core team to verify that system requirements are satisfied by the system architecture; update system architecture as necessaryUnderstand and document customer requirements using ALM tools; manage and negotiate customer requirements, change requests, and unwritten expectationsDocument system architecture in an unambiguous, clear, and understandable way so that electrical, mechanical, and software engineers know exactly what they must do to meet customer expectationsApply knowledge of all aspects of power conversion electronicsLead concept system and topology development for power conversion circuitsSupport local engineers in a line management role What you'll need to be successful:EssentialBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent (Master's preferred; other degrees considered)Over 10 years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and delivery of automotive power electronics covering inverters, DC/DC, power supplies, etcApplication experience with power switches including IGBT, MOSFET, SiC, GaN, etcEMI and EMC experienceEmbedded control hardware application (uP, DSP, FPGA) - coding not expected - including power supply, interfacing, and protection circuitsDemonstrable experience with typical power electronics simulation and analysis approaches and software packagesExperience with electronics manufacturing processes and new product introductionMust have successfully delivered, from a lead position, at least two significant vehicle programs (commercially, technically, and on-time)Strong product development work content, timing, and deliverables knowledgeUnderstands customer needs and wants, and ensures ongoing positive relationshipsExperience in project leadership and managing programs involving multiple disciplines and departments, without direct reportsStrong problem-solving, analytical, and listening skillsSelf-motivated with excellent time management skills and attention to detailsAbility to handle and maintain confidential informationAbility to work well with people in a team environment and to communicate effectively both written and oralAbility to excel in a fast-paced, matrix organization Preferred:Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution10+ years of professional systems engineering experienceAutomotive component development experienceAble to dissect a system into logical components by function and/or featureAble to identify critical interdependencies between systems and/or componExperience with safety and/or ASPICE standExperience with Agile Development Processes What you'll get:Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA401K with a match and immediate vestingShort-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefitsEmployee AssistanceProgram Employee DiscountsOngoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership DevelopmentThe opportunity to work on industry leading projects