High Voltage Electrical Engineer

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

This position is within the standard product development group at Irvine CA location. Development of proven and new designs for High voltage DCDC converters, using modelling, simulation, and hardware testing. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analysis's equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of DC/DC high voltage power supplies utilizing various topologies, under guidance of senior engineers.
• Electrical design of DC/DC switch mode power supplies with output voltage above 2KVDC and up to 500W.
• Assist in taking products from concept through prototype and into production by helping ensure designs meet performance, schedule, cost, and reliability targets.
• Electrical design of new and modified products, ensure products designs are cost effective and design for manufacturing.
• Hands on design validation and Verification experience including impedance and loop phase/gain measurements, precision noise measurement, and load transient response.
• Complies with required regulatory standards.
• Liaising with cross-functional team (PCB layout, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing and Quality engineering) to facilitate the design process.
• Selection of raw materials, components and suppliers based on product performance specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal design reviews by preparing supporting material, documenting feedback, and tracking follow-ups.
• Perform circuit simulations, DFMEA, component stress analysis, and design verification testing; collect data and contribute to technical reports.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for product release and support engineering change activities (ECR/ECO processing via SAP, as applicable to the role).
• Responsible for root causes analysis on products, technical problems and documentation.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, Master''s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience working in High voltage environment (above 2KVDC)
• Experience working with magnetics and practical design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics for High Voltage DC/DC converters.
• Knowledge of power conversion principles for High Voltage output, topologies and soft switching techniques.
• Experience of designing High Voltage PCB layouts.
• Developing debug skills: problem tracking, documenting observations, and collaborating on root-cause investigations.
• Experience in modelling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
• Analytical - Collect and research data using intuition and experience to compliment that data.
• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Motivation - set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; develop realistic action plans.
• Oral Communication - in English, speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate good presentation skills; participate effectively in meetings.
• Written Communication - in English, write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
• Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)
• Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
• 13 Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
• Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Company Social Events held throughout the year
• A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence