Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer

Ayr Energy

Mountain View, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Circuit Breakers, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Digital Circuits, Electricity, Electronic Design, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Film, Hardware Design, Hardware Specification, High Voltage (HV), MOSFET, Manufacturing, Medium Voltage (MV), Network Operations Center, Oil and Gas, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Project Lifecycle, Prototyping, Safety Training, Semiconductors, Switchgear, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Topology, Validation Plan, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Mountain View, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. They serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. They position themselves as partners in power projects, offering lifecycle support and working to deliver faster than average industry timelines.Website: The RoleAs 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 DoArchitect, design, build and industrialize power converter hardware for use in grid and energy product applicationsArchitect and model new power electronics topologies that have superior performanceHave start to finish ownership of hardware – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and productionCollaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, PCB layout, firmware, manufacturing and testing teams to validate and manufacture Ayr productsDefine and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testingQualificationsFirst Principles ThinkingStrong understanding of power converter topologies – both theory and practical design5 or more years of relevant hands‑on hardware experience in design and industrialization of power converter productsExperience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (IGBTs, Si/SiC/GaN MOSFET's, and diodes), design of gate drive and analog/digital sensing circuitsSolid understanding of the theory and application of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors (film, ceramic and electrolytic) for high voltage and high frequency power conversionKnowledge of basic control theory and experience with embedded programmingExtensive hands‑on experience with advanced digital and HV circuit bring‑up and troubleshootingAwareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements; EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters is a plusExcellent written and verbal communications in EnglishWhat We OfferCollaborative work environmentChallenging problems to solveCompetitive benefits including medical, dental, and visionEquity package#J-18808-Ljbffr

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