Sr Power Electronics Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead system-level design of electronic controls for robotics. The role includes board-level layout of complex digital, power, and mixed-signal PCAs, complete schematic capture, DFM, prototype and production release, and collaboration with embedded software teams.

The ideal candidate has a B.S./M.S. in EE and 7+ years with Orcad PCB Design, plus experience with DC-DC converters, motors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience using Orcad PCB Design.
• Experience specifying DC-DC converters (Buck/Boost/Linear) and motor controllers.
• Strong PCB layout skills for mixed-signal, high-current production designs.
• Familiarity with EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN Bus; PCB test tools desirable.
• Experience with Verilog and FPGA design/verification is a plus.
• Python scripting experience is a plus.
• Experience in product design and testing for CE compliance desirable.

Responsibilities

• System-level design of electronic controls for robotics
• Board-level design of digital, power, and mixed-signal PCAs
• Complete schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, DFM, prototype, compliance and safety qualification, and production release
• Fosters a highly collaborative and egalitarian environment
• Team up with embedded software developers to implement robotic tools and applications
• Solve complex system and board-level issues using multidisciplinary skills; support legacy designs (updates, feature additions, field-failure resolution)
• Due to the nature of the position, our engineers are required to be physically present at our facilities in Pleasanton, California

Skills

Orcad PCB Design

Robotics System-level Design

Mixed-signal PCB Layout

DC-DC Converter Design (Buck/Boost/LC)

Motors & Motor Controllers

Verilog/FPGA design

Python scripting

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Orcad

EtherCAT

Ethernet

CAN Bus

Verilog simulation tools

Job description

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or other technical related field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience with Orcad PCB Design
• Experience in specifying DC to DC converters, Buck, Boost, and Linear
• Experience with motors and motor controllers
• Strong PCB layout skills with ORCAD plus experience creating mixed signal and high current designs for production
• Experience with Ethercat, Ethernet, and CAN Bus interfaces, tools, and analyzers desirable
• Experience with Verilog and FPGA design/verification a plus
• Experience with Python for scripting a plus
• Experience in product design and testing for CE compliance desirable

Responsibilities

• System-level design of electronic controls for robotics
• Board-level design of complex digital, power, and mixed signal PCA's
• Complete schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, DFM, prototype, compliance and safety qualification, and production release
• Fosters a highly collaborative and egalitarian environment
• Team up with embedded software developers to implement robotic tools and applications
• Solve complex system and board level electronic issues using multidisciplinary skillsSupport legacy designs (updates, feature additions, field-failure resolution)
• Due to the nature of the position, our engineers are required to be physically present at our facilities in Pleasanton, California