Electronics Engineer II, Power

Micro Control Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Micro Control Company is seeking a design and test engineer to contribute to electronic systems within Burn-In Systems. Reporting to the System Design Engineering Department, you will design, develop, and test DC-DC power supplies and related circuitry.

You will work with CAD tools, write firmware in C or Python as needed, and collaborate with Sales to define product requirements. Travel up to 5% domestically/internationally.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team and independently.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design DC to DC switching power supplies (high current, high power, polyphase, microcontroller controlled).
• Analog simulation and analysis of DC to DC switching power supplies.
• Select components, design and enter schematics, create BOMs, and propose PCB placements.
• Implement microcontroller code to control power supplies.
• Write test programs and support diagnostics for customer implementation.
• Observe processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop user manuals with maintenance and troubleshooting details.
• Collaborate with Sales to define product requirements.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C

Verilog

Cadence Allegro

Job description

This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.

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 Engineering 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 candidate 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.
• Collaborates with Sales team and customers to define product requirements.
• Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in related field.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team and independently.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Up to 5% domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 - 4 years relevant engineering experience.
• 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.
• 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.