Power Electronics Engineer - 1st Shift

Overview

Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop high-power converters, inverters, and motor drive systems for heavy-duty applications in the mining and railroad industries
. This role focuses on delivering robust, efficient, and reliable solutions capable of operating in harsh environments with demanding duty cycles. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with traction drives, propulsion systems, and high-voltage power electronics
.

• Responsible for all electronic and electrical aspects of new product development through production support.

• Design and optimize high-power traction inverters (500 kW+), converters, and auxiliary power supplies for locomotives, haul trucks, and mining equipment.
• Specify and integrate high-voltage semiconductor devices (IGBT, SiC, IGCT, GTO) and power modules.
• Develop cooling and thermal management solutions suitable for harsh, high-vibration environments.

• Implement advanced control algorithms for PMSM, and motors
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• Develop embedded firmware on DSP/FPGA/real-time controllers to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Develop control system, with inverter, for PMSM (500kW plus)

• Conduct hardware testing,
  dynamometer validation
  , and field trials on locomotives and mining equipment.
• Ensure designs meet rail and mining safety standards
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• Troubleshoot and resolve field performance issues in rugged environments.

• Work with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers to ensure integration of power electronics into complete propulsion systems.
• Provide technical support to operations, field service, and customer engineering teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and compliance certifications
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• Analyze customer returns for root cause and develop corrective action response per DPG quality process.
• Provide support to internal and external customers in the use and application of both new and legacy product.
• Provide technical support to Sales Department for quotations, customer service and special design/price requests.
• Prototype building, testing and evaluation include specifying all instrumentation and setup required to perform these tasks.
• Interface with customers as necessary to clarify design objectives on projects and communicate updates to Sales Department.
• Adhere to DPG release to production protocols.
• Continue education to stay current on the latest technologies.
• Working with engineers and technicians to design and build test cells in support of technology development.

• Mindfulness and accuracy.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient writing skills to produce concise and accurate test plans, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to apply knowledge effectively to new situations and opportunities.
• Ability to transition paper design into physical hardware.
• Effective communicator in both oral and written form of English.
• Initiative-taker with excellent time management skills.
• A contributor to team efforts.
• Always behaving ethically.
• Ability to read/interpret and create manufacturing and/or engineering documentation, test methods, and procedures.
• Ability to accurately direct and clearly summarize test results.
• Knowledge of PMSM and control.
• Proven ability providing leadership and ownership for product support to both the customer and manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
• 3+ years in high-power electronics design for transportation, heavy equipment, or industrial systems.
• Proven expertise with inverters, motor drives, and high-voltage converters (up to 3 kV DC/AC).
• Familiarity with battery and hybrid energy storage systems (BESS) for heavy-duty applications.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment, procedures and international standards required.
• Demonstrated computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools and Engineering Software Tools required.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment required.

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