Design Engineer II, Hardware/Power Electronics

Regal Rexnord; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is hiring a Hardware Engineer to lead development of electronic hardware for power electronics converters and electric machines. You will design, simulate, prototype, and document high-voltage circuits, interfacing with R&D, QA, and contract manufacturers to meet performance and reliability goals.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Electronics engineering with 3+ years experience (or MS with 2+ years), knowledge of EMI, HV testing, and motor-control peripherals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering or equivalent with 3+ years experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Experience designing 3-phase inverters for electric machines.
• Experience designing mixed analog and digital circuits.
• Experience designing switch mode power supplies (buck and flyback configurations), including Active PFC development.
• Experience with analog functions (isolated RS-232, RS-485, NFC antennas).
• Experience with circuit simulation software.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc.
• Experience with evaluating reliability of electronic circuits.
• Experience with motor control peripherals (ADC, PWM timers, DAC).
• Experience providing customer support and dealing with customer issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute speedy development and production launch of new products from R&D or product specs.
• Deliver key project documentation including CTQ Flowdowns, DFMEAs, design reviews.
• Design hardware electronics for power electronics converters (115V/230V/460V).
• Simulate mixed analog/digital circuits for EMI reduction and transients.
• Prototype circuits and document measurements and results.
• Review and approve electrical documentation (schematics, BOM, layouts).
• Perform failure analysis and report findings with improvement recommendations.
• Interface with contract manufacturers and other engineers.

Job description

Work Model

You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility within the Motor Solutions business segment for electronic hardware design, hardware documentation, validation and testing, production and quality support.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Execute speedy development and production launch of new products coming out of Research & Development, or from product specifications supplied by the product management team
• Ensure robust development via delivery of key project documentation including CTQ Flowdowns, DFMEAs, concept design reviews and detailed final design reviews
• Participate/Lead design of hardware electronics for power electronics converters (115Vac, 230Vac & 460Vac, 1A to 20A) for electric machines
• Simulate mixed analog and digital electronic circuits including simulations for EMI reduction, transient,
• Select and assess suitability and reliability of electronic components.
• Maintain product documentation
• Interact with Agency, Application, Software, and other Electronic Engineers to met customer/system requirements
• Prototype electronic circuits and document measurements and results
• Review and approve electrical documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, BOM, PCB layouts, etc.)
• Perform failure analysis of electronics circuits. Issue report on findings as well as recommendations on opportunities for continuous improvement
• Interface with circuit board contract manufacturer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Electronics engineering or equivalent degree and 3+ years relevant work experience or Masters with 2+ years relevant experience
• Experience designing 3 phase inverters for electric machines
• Experience designing mixed analog and digital circuits
• Experience designing switch mode power supplies (buck and flyback configurations), including Active PFC development single phase and three phase.
• Experience designing analog electronic functions (isolated RS-232, RS-485, NFC antennas)
• Experience with circuit simulation software
• Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc
• Experience with evaluating reliability of electronic circuits
• Experience with motor control peripherals (ADC, PWM timers, DAC)
• Experience providing customer support and dealing with customer issues.
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing and coordinating working relationships with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced with test procedures for EMI, hipot, 6kV transient, ESD
• Familiar with agency testing (e.g. UL,CE and Global compliance)
• Experience simulating and designing magnetics for EMI filters and switch mode power supplies
• Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc
• Experience with laboratory equipment used in the testing of electric machines (high voltage electronic power supplies, dynamometers)
• Understanding of control of induction and permanent magnet motors
• Strong innovation skills
• Six Sigma Training/Certification (Green Belt / DFLSS)

Expected Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].