Power Electronics Engineer

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TDK-Lambda Americas

Plano, TX, USA

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Develop state-of-the-art high power density AC-DC power modules. • Maintain multiple projects simultaneously • Design for excellent manufacturability. • Perform analysis, simulation and testing to verify designs. • Create and maintain design documentation. • Meet project schedules, cost constraints and quality/reliability standards. • Use multi-tasking skills to deliver consistent, accurate results on time. • Provide engineering support for production products. • Analyze customer issues, improve test yield, and evaluate component changes. • Test and troubleshoot, provide customer support of product.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER • Advanced degree or BSEE with 5 years of related industry experience. • Familiar with lab equipment operation, layout and testing, and power supply design. • Skilled in power electronics design and testing, including magnetic devices and control loop analysis. • Understand operation and tradeoffs between various power train topologies and power semiconductor technologies. • Experience with Digital control and communication, including software and firmware development is required. Hands on experience with TI C2000 or UCD chip is a plus. • Familiar with safety agency standards and approval processes. • High degree of initiative, with the ability to deliver results independently. • Strong communication and negotiation skills required.

SALARY RANGE The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $85,000 and $120,000. 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 may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC. Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that “power supply” is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer’s systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c