Job Description

Job Title: Power Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Evanston, IL

Salary: $80,000-$145,000+Bonus

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our client's organization in the Evanston, IL area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of control algorithms for high-power DC/DC converters, focusing on efficiency, stability, and dynamic response.
• Develop simulation models using software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, and SPICE to predict system behavior and validate control strategies.
• Select the most suitable converter topology for each application, considering factors such as efficiency, size, and cost.
• Design and optimize magnetic components, including inductors and transformers, considering parameters such as inductance, current rating, and saturation characteristics.
• Select appropriate power semiconductor devices, such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, or SiC/GaN devices, based on performance requirements and operating conditions.
• Optimize switching characteristics, thermal management, and protection features to ensure reliable operation and minimize losses.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects to integrate control algorithms into hardware platforms.
• Conduct performance analysis, simulations, and tests to validate design assumptions and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing control algorithms for power electronic systems, preferably in the field of DC/DC converters.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE for modeling and analysis of power electronic circuits.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices, converter topologies, and control techniques.
• Advanced knowledge in high voltage component design, system design and integration, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on approach with a proven track record of realizing designs/concepts into production.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program

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