Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

As an Electrical Engineer, you play an essential role by providing support for existing programmable DC power supply and high voltage product lines at our Neptune, NJ factory and modify existing designs to meet custom requirements. Assist Sr. Engineers in new product development as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Circuit simulation, analysis and testing to modify existing power supply designs to meet custom requirement.
• Participate in new product designs and modified standard designs working with a Sr. Engineer.
• Evaluate component changes and write change orders.
• Perform failure analysis on field return units as needed.
• Support customers for application related issues.
• Perform design validation testing and document test results per TDK-Lambda design criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university/advanced degree or certificate

• More than three years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)

• Understanding of basic power supply design including magnetics, control loop design, and standard topologies.

• Understanding of various safety standards related to power supply products.

• Familiarity with one or more of the following software: LTspice, OrCAD PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or Mathcad.

• Understanding of various power semiconductor technologies.

• Familiarity with PCB design.

• Understanding of EMC issues relating to high frequency switching and associated industry standards for compliance.

• Good communication, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Familiarity with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, AC sources, Electronic loads etc.

• Any work experience on high voltage products with output voltage greater than 1 kV is a plus.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Very High

Skills:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY:
Highest

Skills:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint Word Processing software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are physical labor characteristics associated with this job.

• Standing – Under 1/3 of day
• Walking – Under 1/3 of day
• Sitting – 1/3 to 2/3's of day
• Using hands to handle or feel – Under 1/3 of day
• Reaching with hands and arms – Under 1/3 of day
• Talking or hearing – 1/3 to 2/3's of day
• Amount of time spent lifting:
• Up to 25 lbs. – Under 1/3 of day
• Up to 50 lbs. – Under 1/3 of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The following are characteristics associated with the environment in which this job is typically performed.

• Moving mechanical parts – Under 1/3 of day
• Risk of electrical shock – Under 1/3 of day
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

SALARY RANGE

The starting annual base pay for the role is between USD $90,000 and $130,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and…