Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Yank Technologies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Stock options

Job summary

Yank Technologies, Inc. is a wireless power startup in Brooklyn, New York. We are seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to design, analyze, and improve our wireless charging amplifier, DC-DC converters, and AC-DC converters for production-ready systems.

This hands-on role requires leading architecture and subsystem development across high-frequency power electronics using SiC/GaN semiconductors. The position reports to the CTO and offers the opportunity to help grow a startup with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years full-time experience in power electronics design.
• 5+ years of full-time product development experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, analyzing, debugging, and manufacturing power electronics systems in multi-megahertz 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level electrical architecture for key product verticals advancing into production.
• Lead subsystem developments for high-frequency switching power amplifiers, AC/DC, & DC-DC converter tasks for selected projects that are advancing into production.
• 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.
• Routinely update the CTO on project status, project improvements, and other recommendations.

Skills

Power electronics design

PCB design

EMC/EMI compliance

Thermal analysis

System-level architecture

SiC/GaN power semiconductors

Leadership / cross-functional

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD 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 automotive, industrial, and space customers for a range of applications, such as wirelessly charging robotic vehicles and vehicle interior electronics.

The Staff 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 Staff Power Electronics Engineer are as follows:

• Lead system-level electrical architecture for key product verticals advancing into production
• Lead subsystem developments for high-frequency switching power amplifiers, AC/DC, & DC-DC converter tasks for selected projects that are advancing into production
• 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 environmentsli>
• 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
• Routinely update the CTO on project status, project improvements, and other recommendations

Qualifications Required

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of full-time experience in power electronics design
• 5+ years of full-time product development experience
• Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, analyzing, debugging, and manufacturing power electronics systems in multi-megahertz 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