Power Electronics Engineer ( Traction , Propulsion , AUX )

System One; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and validate cutting-edge inverter and converter systems for traction and propulsion applications. This role involves working with high power electronics and control systems, ensuring the performance and reliability of components used in railway and light rail vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with power electronics design. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing technology in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Several years of relevant experience in power electronics design.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and validate inverter and converter power electronics.
• Develop control systems for traction and propulsion applications.

Skills

Designing high power electronics

Control systems

MATLAB

Simulink

LTSpice/QSpice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTSpice/QSpice

Job description

Power Electronics Engineer

For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to [e-mail]. Make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message.

Responsibilities:

• Design, test, and validate inverter and converter power electronics, control systems, and various auxiliary components for traction, propulsion, and related applications (railway rolling stock, light rail vehicles, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE).
• Several years of relevant full-time experience.
• Experience with designing high power electronics, converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC), three-phase motors, switching devices, Si/SiC MOSFET, IGBT, etc.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, LTSpice/QSpice, etc.

Screening Questions:

1. Do you have hands-on experience in architecting/designing and controlling inverters, AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC converters?
2. Do you have experience in sizing switching devices and filter components?
3. Do you have experience comparing, analyzing, understanding, and controlling the characteristics and performance of silicon vs silicon carbide switching devices for the applications mentioned above?

Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh