Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Nidec Aerospace Power Electronics Engineer

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Motor Power Electronics Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point

B. Nidec is the world's leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec's key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Location:

Atlanta, Ga USA, or Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

• Design and develop functionally safe motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems
• Proactive stakeholder collaboration and communication
• Comprehensive analysis, testing, documentation and adherence to compliance standards

• Experience in New Product Development and Phase-Gate processes

• Experience in utilization of SiC devices in power electronics applications.

• Thorough knowledge of thermal simulations and experience optimizing thermal performance

• High proficiency in Altium Designer software for schematic design, manufacturing documentation and some familiarity with PCB layout

• Experience in functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, and their application in the aerospace industry

• Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in microcontroller / DSP based hardware for motor control applications desired

• Experience in electronics packaging and power electronics cooling techniques desired

• Experience in electronics Design for Manufacturability desired

• Experience in aviation DO-160G testing and DO-254 development

• Aerospace experience

• Bachelor's or Master's or PhD's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field

• 7 years of experience in power electronics design and development (including circuit simulation)

Technical – T3

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles

• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area

• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.

• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area

• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team

• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences,…