Power Controls Development Engineer

Job Title

Essential Functions:

• Engineer
  • Develops new or modifies existing, embedded programs, AC drive systems, power converters, and electric machine designs.
  • Projects will include emphasis on commercial details and project management including but not limited to:
  • Speed and torque controlled motor drive development
  • Motor development
  • Development and tuning of regulators including current, speed, torque, EMF, and field weakening
  • Knowledge of motor architectures, motor design, control algorithms, and dynamics
  • Understanding of power converter concepts such as buck-boost DC/DC
  • Embedded programming concepts
  • Printed circuit board and power assembly hardware design
  • Modification or development of detailed models and simulation of systems using Matlab and Simulink
  • Other processes as needed and required for project execution and/or combinations of the above
• Participate with others in the project development phases related to the products supported.
• Collaborate with Sales team and customers to define and support product requirements.
• Progress to increasing opportunity to lead complex, multi-faceted engineering projects.
• Appreciate and demonstrate FLANDERS' Core Values and Principles, and Corporate Mission.
• Other
  • Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
  • Promote strong company image and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Provide outstanding customer service.
  • Perform work according to established company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Electrical/Electronic/Computer engineering preferred.
• Experience:
  • 0-10 years of experience involving power electronics design, motor control development, motor design, low level firmware development, and/or control electronics design.
• Other:
  • Good analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask multiple priorities
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to promote a positive company image to customer
  • Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties
  • Overnight travel required with international travel optional