Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer

Ayr Energy
  • Mountain View, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About the role

    As a senior power electronics engineer, you’ll shape the architecture and delivery of high-performance converters and protection systems, driving innovation in efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability. Our integrated model of combining advanced engineering, tight supply-chain control, and exceptional service empowers you to build resilient solutions that restore reliability and control to the operators who keep the world energized.

     

    What you'll do

    • Architect, design, build and industrialize power converter hardware for use in grid and energy product applications
    • Architect and model new power electronics topologies that have superior performance
    • Have start to finish ownership of hardware – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and production
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, PCB layout, firmware, manufacturing and testing teams to validate and manufacture Ayr products
    • Define and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testing.

     

    Qualifications

    • First Principles Thinking
    • Strong understanding of power converter topologies – both theory and practical design
    • 5 or more years of relevant hands-on hardware experience in design and industrialization of power converter products
    • Experience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (IGBTs, Si/SiC/GaN MOSFET’s, and diodes), design of gate drive and analog/digital sensing circuits 
    • Solid understanding of the theory and application of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors (film, ceramic and electrolytic) for high voltage and high frequency power conversion
    • Knowledge of basic control theory and experience with embedded programming
    • Extensive hands-on experience with advanced digital and HV circuit bring-up and troubleshooting
    • Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements; EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters is a plus
    • Excellent written and verbal communications in English

     

    What we offer

    • Collaborative work environment
    • Challenging problems to solve
    • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
    • Equity package

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMountain View, California

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