Electronics Engineer I, Power Design
Summary
Electronics Engineer I in the System Design Department who designs, develops, and tests DC-DC switching power supplies (>100A, >250W) and related circuits for Micro Control's Burn-In Systems. Day-to-day involves analog simulation, schematic capture, BOM/PCB work, microcontroller coding, and hardware test verification.
This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.
Job Summary:
This position reports to the System Design Department and is responsible for the design, development, and test of electronic systems, components, or circuits for use within Micro Control Burn-In Systems. The individual will use computer assisted engineering design software and equipment to perform assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design DC to DC switching power supplies. Designs are high current (>100A), high power (>250W), polyphase, and microcontroller controlled.
· Analog simulation & analysis of DC to DC switching power supplies.
· Select components, design & enter schematics, create BOMs, and propose PCB placements.
· Implement microcontroller code to control power supplies.
· Writes test programs to verify hardware. Forwards diagnostic templates to software department for customer implementation.
· Responsible for observing existing processes and making recommendations for improvement.
· Develops user manuals that include detailed how-to, maintenance and troubleshooting.
· Collaborate with Sales team and customers to define product requirements.
· Collaborate with Operations teams to improve throughput and quality.
· Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in related field.
· Ability to work cooperatively as a team and independently.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Highly organized and great attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Control loop stability design for switching power supplies.
· Experience programming microcontrollers.
· Experience writing programs in Python and/or C.
· Verilog FPGA logic design and digital simulation experience.
· Experience in PCB design with Cadence Allegro.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.
· Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.
· Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
· Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.
· May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.