Electrical Design Engineer

Murata Power Solutions; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Murata Power Solutions is seeking an on-site design engineer in Westborough, MA to develop AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies and digital panel meters. You will design topologies, run simulations, and prepare production-ready documentation.

The role emphasizes reliability, power density, and efficiency while collaborating with the design team to meet targets and cost constraints. On-site with one flex remote day per week.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 2 years of lab/bench experience in power electronics preferred.
• MSEE with coop or internship experience preferred.
• Experience with circuit simulations and analysis using SPICE-like tools.
• Familiarity with PCB layout tools and CAD documentation.
• Knowledge of high-frequency, high-density switching power supply design including EMI/RFI.

Responsibilities

• Propose circuit topology and perform loss budgeting to meet performance targets and cost estimates.
• Perform design simulations and analysis with simulation software.
• Support sustaining engineering to resolve production issues.
• Design circuits for power, control, supervisory, regulatory areas and prepare schematics for CAD layout.
• Review PCB layouts and design documents before procurement/production releases.
• Test and debug prototypes to ensure specs are met.
• Prepare documentation for pre-release and final production release; create ECOs and TCOs.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Schematic design

PCB layout

EMI/RFI knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Education

BSEE with 2 years experience

MSEE with coop/intern experience

Tools

PSPICE

Simplis

PADS

Altium

Job description

At the Westborough, MA Design Center, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies and Digital Panel Meters (DPMs). In this role, you will be:

• Responsible for the design and development of leading edge power conversion products with a focus on utilizing new technology, reliability, new product viability, lowest cost, and raising the bar on power density and efficiency.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Propose circuit topology, perform loss budget, evaluate performance targets, estimate product cost from a given product spec or market requirement document.
• Ability to perform design simulations and analysis utilizing simulation software.
• Supports various sustaining engineering activities to resolve production related issues.
• Design of circuits (power, control, supervisory, regulatory), select components, create schematic and necessary documents to facilitate CAD layout.
• Reviews PCB layouts & other design documents prior to their releases for procurement or production.
• Test and debug prototypes to ensure the design meets all required specifications.
• Support product qualifications to ensure design integrity. Implement corrective actions to close all issues found.
• Prepare documentation deliverables for pre-release and final production release.
• Prepare ECOs and TCOs to implement design changes.
• Responsible that all product designs meet their intended design specifications and complies with all appropriate engineering guidelines and requirements.
• Support the design and development of new DC/DC converters and analog circuits based on product specification and/ or marketing requirements under limited guidance/supervision.
• Support the resolution of challenging technical hurdles with various circuitry and/or methods.

Experience Required

• BSEE with 2 years or MSEE with experience in a coop or intern capacity in power electronics with lab/bench work preferred.
• Knowledge in SW simulation tools such as PSPICE, Simplis, etc. Hands-on experience in using these tools for circuit designs is a plus.
• Experienced in M.S. Office Suite. PADS or Altium SW a plus.
• Some experience or familiarity in high frequency high-density switching power supply design including circuit topologies, control theories, loop compensation, magnetics design, EMI/RFI, supervisory functions, and PCB layout.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced engineering environment.
• Must be flexible, pro-active, and willing to dedicate the necessary efforts when needed to meet team objectives.
• Potential to develop competency in resolving technical issues with innovative circuitry and/or methods.
• Knowledge of or experiences in high-frequency high-density switching power supply design including circuit topologies, control theories, loop compensation and magnetics design. Exposure to EMI/RFI, supervisory functions and PCB layout is highly desirable.
• Has a basic understanding of several power conversion topologies and methodologies; Flyback, Resonant, LLC, Buck, ZVS, Synchronous, Current-mode-control, etc.
• Demonstrates analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions.

This position is an on-site role, with 1 flex day per week of remote work.

Compensation Data

The salary range for this role is $90,000/year - $98,000/year.

The salary range listed is based on market data and internal benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.