Power Electronics Engineer

Yank Technologies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Stock options

Job summary

Yank Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and enhance wireless charging systems in New York. This role involves hands-on development of power electronics while collaborating with teams to ensure reliability and performance. Candidates should have a Master's in Electrical Engineering and industry experience, with opportunities for competitive compensation including salary, healthcare, and stock options.

The position offers a chance to influence the future of wireless power technology significantly.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-power-density DC-DC converters.
• Hands-on prototyping and debugging of power electronics systems.
• Strong communication skills in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop new circuit designs for high-power-density converters.
• Research and implement new amplifier configurations.
• Collaborate on compliance and reliability improvements.

Skills

Power electronics development

Circuit design

PCB design

EMC/EMI compliance

Thermal analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Yank Technologies, Inc. is a wireless power startup in Brooklyn, New York. We develop long-range, high power wireless charging technology. Safe. Simple. No contact required. With patented antenna and amplifier developments in resonant inductive technology, we provide a scalable solution for variable ranges of power and distances. We have multiple mobility, industrial, and space customers for a range of applications, such as wirelessly charging robotic vehicles and vehicle interior electronics.

The Power Electronics Engineer will design, analyze, and improve our wireless charging amplifier, DC-DC converter, and AC-DC converter systems for key product verticals that are advancing into production. This role is hands‑on and will involve power electronics development along with cross‑discipline and cross‑functional working with other team members. Reporting to the CTO, this leader will have an early hands‑on experience to lead the growth of a startup in the wireless charging ecosystem across a wide range of future products that greatly impact people’s lives.

Competitive compensation includes a base salary, healthcare benefits, and stock options in the company.

The primary responsibilities of the Power Electronics Engineer are as follows:

• Develop and implement new circuit designs for new high‑power‑density DC‑DC converters, amplifier configurations, and receiver AC/DC converters based on application specific project requirements
• Research, fabricate, test, analyze, and implement new amplifier configurations for various operational environments
• Collaborate with other engineering team members on EMC/EMI compliance, thermal, manufacturing, and mechanical developments that improve full‑system reliability, increase performance, and reduce cost

Qualifications Required

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Hands‑on experience designing, prototyping, analyzing, debugging, and manufacturing power electronics systems in multi‑mega‑hertz frequencies using SiC/GaN power semiconductors.
• Expert in PCB design, EMC/EMI compliance, and thermal analysis for high power electronic systems
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment, make effective and timely decisions, solve problems, and facilitate organizational and procedural changes
• Passion for creating a wireless world where the state of your battery is not a concern but a mere afterthought

Qualifications Preferred

• PhD in Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience in automotive, power tools, or aerospace industries
• Prior experience leading other engineering team members