Power Electronics Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We are currently recruiting a Power Electronics Engineer to work in Wayne County. Based on the work, we are requiring that the engineer 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:Design, develop, and test power electronics products for future electrified systems using state-of-the-art tools, including AC/DC chargers, DC/DC converters, inverters, EMI filters, bus bar specifications, and all related internal componentsPerform PCBA circuit simulation, schematics, layout, and design reviewsWork collaboratively with the Systems, Software/Controls, and Mechanical teams to ensure successful product developmentDecompose system-level requirements to drive component-level design requirementsWork on a modular and scalable architecture that can be applied across LV and HV electrified systemsResponsible for the specification, design, development, testing, and validation of power electronics for global electrified applications, including bespoke designs, upgrade of existing designs, and applications engineeringUtilize individual and group design, drawing, specification, and code reviews to demonstrate and drive the application of robust technical fundamentals to optimize system performance, quality, DFM/DFA, and costConduct root cause analysis and support troubleshooting in multiple formats (8D, etc.)Review existing components and system designs to determine adequacy for use in multiple applications or identify opportunities to improve existing designs for upgraded performance.Develop creative and innovative ideas for complex system and component challenges.Apply understanding of global industry standards and trends to provide the latest technology solutionsLeverage extensive product development assets including team members, test labs, and expert product development capabilities to deliver best-in-class performance, usability, and qualityWork collaboratively across the North American and Global Ricardo group for international clientsServe as a recognized expert and lead contributorProvide guidance and support to othersPerform other duties as required What you'll need to be successful:EssentialBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering5-6 years of relevant experience in high-voltage power electronics design, development, and testing - DC/AC inverters, DC/DC converters, on-board chargers, and power distribution in automotive, on/off-highway, motorsports, stationary, or similar applicationsStrong communication, client awareness, and problem-solving skillsAbility to plan tasks and resource effort, duration, and costsExperienced in developing and maintaining supplier relationshipsHighly motivated to succeed; a self-starter who is driven and able to work effectively with othersExperience working with 48V, 400V, and >800V voltage levels and component selectionsHands-on experience in power electronics hardware development including design, debugging, and validation of: semiconductor switching waveforms, loss modeling, and thermal management; magnetic components; protection devices and safety issues; printed circuit board layout, interconnection, packaging, EMC, and EMI; circuit simulation and computer-aided design (CAD) tools; and PCB bring-up, bench-test, and troubleshooting Prefered:Master's or PhD in a relevant fieldFundamental understanding of switched-mode power conversion as applied to DC and AC circuits and systemsKnowledgeable in IGBT, Si/SiC, and GaN MOSFET technology and selectionWorking knowledge of IGBT/MOSFET gate drive circuitsExperience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware designKnowledge of feedback control and stabilityExperience with schematic capture (Altium preferred) and simulation tools (PLECS) for power electronicsExperience in PCB layout for power electronics (Altium preferred): minimal stray inductance, EMC/EMI optimizationDesign for Manufacturing, Design for Reliability, DFMEA, and fault trees What you'll get:Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSAand FSA401K with a match and immediatevestingShort-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefitsEmployee AssistanceProgramEmployee DiscountsOngoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership DevelopmentThe opportunity to work on industry leading projects