Chief Engineer - power electronics

Marcus Webb Associates Limited; Michigan; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Michigan is seeking a Chief Engineer to drive technical leadership in power electronics. In this role, you will establish a power electronics capability, leading teams in delivering innovative solutions in electrified propulsion technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background and extensive experience in power electronics design for vehicle applications. Relocation support may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Numerous products delivered to series production in power electronics.
• Experience with DC-DC converters, OBCs, and rectifiers.
• Confidence in working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction to teams.
• Establish a power electronics capability.
• Interface with key customers and represent the company at conferences.

Skills

Technical competence in power electronics engineering

Communication skills

Customer facing experience

Product delivery experience in transport applications

Education

Strong academic background in engineering

Job description

Pay Range

$150,000.00 per year – $180,000.00 per year

Role Overview

Chief Engineer – Power Electronics Michigan, USA $150-180k + bonus + benefits

This role involves working within a successful and growing engineering company aligned to electrified propulsion / e-mobility sectors. As chief engineer you will have responsibility for technical leadership, directing and developing technical teams and projects and also assisting with commercial / business development activities.

OPPORTUNITY – This role will involve establishing a power electronics capability and in turn building a team. A great opportunity for a principal engineer looking to step up or a chief engineer with proven experience.

Key Elements of the Role

• Very strong technical competence within power electronics engineering (detail design)
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills
• Demonstrable customer facing experience and commercial acumen
• Credible product delivery experience within transport / vehicle applications (electrified powertrain and propulsion systems)

As chief engineer you will be the technical specialist within the team and have significant and credible experience of delivering power electronic products into transport / vehicle applications (e.g. passenger cars, 2-3 wheelers, off highway, marine vessels, drones / UAVs, etc).

You will be a technical leader and guide within the business with the ability to advise internal teams and customers on all aspects of power electronics design and development from concept to release. (particularly in the field of power conversion, including DC‑DC converters, OBCs & rectifiers).

You will have delivered numerous products to series production within similar arenas and have a firm grasp of product certification processes.

As a credible technologist aligned to power electronics, you will be a figurehead within the company, interfacing with key customers and demonstrating the company’s capabilities in this field.

Furthermore, you will be commercially aware, will support bids, guide customers and capture requirements at customer meetings. You will also provide technical direction to design teams and represent the company at conferences.

It is likely you will have a strong academic background and many years of experience within power electronics design, developing DCDC converters, OBCs, rectifiers and similar (likely between 60V to 6kV) for vehicle / transport applications.

You will also keep abreast of changes and advancements relating to power electronics technologies and the production of such products (e.g. SiC, GaN, MLC, etc).

You will need to be a strong communicator and confident working directly with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

Relocation and visa support could be available for the right candidate.

NOTE: This role may suit a principal engineer looking to make a step into a chief role.

Senior Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering, Research, and Design

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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