Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

About the role

Applies expertise in the design, development, supply and operation of high-voltage and high-current power supplies used in Fusion research. Responsible for coordinating technical responses to engineering and science requests for unique challenges in power supply development.

Responsibilities

• The design and development of high-current and high-voltage power supplies from concept to completion
• Modeling power electronics system designs and topologies in support of power supply development
• Development of control and protection algorithms for both loads and power supplies
• Simulation of grid-connected systems ensuring designs meet Utility requirements
• Safety engineering of high-voltage and high-current power supplies
• Liaising with potential Vendors for the development and supply of equipment
• Contract award and project management throughout the project life cycle

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience of power electronics design and or modeling experience gained on large high-voltage or high-current systems
• Topology design and modeling supporting power electronic systems development
• Development of models and control algorithms for regulation and protection
• Awareness of EMI/EMC issues caused by large electrical loads and grounding issues
• Integration and connection of grid connected systems meeting Utility requirements
• Experience of superconducting magnets, their power supplies and protection would be a plus
• Design of safety features ensuring both equipment and personnel safety

Skills

• Skilled in MATLAB/Simulink and Python in the support of power electronics designs
• FPGA based control algorithm development
• Knowledge of LabVIEW is a plus but not essential

Other Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical etc. for design and documentation of systems
• Experience of Altium or similar software for schematic capture/PCB layout is a plus
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other scientists and engineers
• Accuracy and the ability to identify and correct shortcomings in proposals and designs
• Ability to rapidly gain new knowledge of unique electrical loads and systems

Desirable Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Interest in large science or R&D projects
• Background knowledge of very high current and high voltage systems, their risks and safety factors

Education

Bachelors required, Electrical Engineering preferred with an emphasis on power electronics.

Pay

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The range is $130,000 to $160,000.