Power Electronics Engineer - New York, United States - Admiral Instruments
Description
Admiral Instruments is searching for a full-time Power Electronics Engineer experienced with battery cycler hardware.Your efforts will directly benefit thousands of our customers comprised of engineers and scientists in over 40 countries who use our instruments to manufacture or study cutting-edge advances in batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaics, sensors, corrosion mitigation, and more.
Our company is in the process of expanding into a beautiful 10,000 sqft facility in the heart of Tempe, Arizona and we are planning to roughly double our employee headcount to a total of 20 people over the coming months.
This role will spearhead the creation of new features for our line of compact, high power battery cycling and characterization instruments.
Here are some key duties you'll have as it relates to your role:Work with DC-DC switching power converters, specifically focusing on high efficiency, low noise, and broad bandwidth characteristics
Apply mastery of common switching topologies (e.g., buck, boost, buck-boost) to develop robust power electronics solutions
Use CAD programs such as KiCad to capture schematics, lay out PCBs, and compile BOMs
Work closely with our software developers to create, troubleshoot, and maintain embedded code
Work with colleagues to troubleshoot production lines, diagnose failure modes, and guide repairs
Address safety and regulatory requirements ensuring compliance with international standards and certifications
Design enclosures and mechanical assemblies using Autodesk Inventor or similar programs
Pay And Benefits:
Annual base pay ranges from $90,000 to $160,000 depending on experience
Freedom to set your own 40-hour per week daily working schedule
Comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plan
Supportive small team environment which trusts your work ethic and respects your time
Who We're Seeking:
Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Deep understanding of switching topologies and their impact on converter performance metrics
Mastery in principals of thermal/power management and heat dissipation
Experience in embedded firmware development for power electronics applications
Extensive benchtop experience:
prototyping, breadboarding, using laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
Thorough documentation and note-taking when performing all aspects of the job
Nice-To-Haves:
PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical background
Deep familiarity with GaN transistors
Deep familiarity with converter applications ranging from 60V to 400V
5+ years experience with schematic capture and PCB layout
5+ years experience with analog and digital circuit design (understanding circuit functions)
If you are seriously interested in an interview, please have the word "Squidstat" prominently featured in your application. This is to test your attention to detail
Experience with obtaining UL, CSA, ETL, and similar electronics certifications from NRTLs
Lifelong learning motivation about the latest trends in power electronics to continuously incorporate cutting-edge components and methodologies into designs
Closing Statement:
The entire Admiral Instruments team makes every possible effort to foster a supportive working environment that prioritizes an open and positive mindset.