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Vicor is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Power Electronics Engineer for its automotive power modules and systems targeted at Electric Vehicle (EV) and Automotive applications. You will work on some of Vicor's fastest-growing and most dynamic product lines serving the global shift toward electrification. This position provides direct exposure to new products and technologies, with opportunities to innovate and mature solutions that represent cutting edge technology in power conversion module system design. These modules push the limits of density, efficiency and dynamic response using state of the art topologies and packaging to manage energy flow between battery, charging station, and auxiliary systems in automotive applications.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Product Definition: Collaborate proactively with engineering team and field application team to ensure product specifications are aligned with evolving customer needs and market opportunities
NPI Process Support: Lead new product development activities, guiding products through the entire NPI process from concept to Release-to-Production (RTP)
System Validation: Develop system test boards, comprehensive test plans, bench automation, and test results documentation to support system verification
System Design: Provide technical support for the design, development, and implementation of power electronics solutions across the automotive portfolio
Customer Design and Integration: Serve as a technical resource between Vicor and its strategic automotive customers
Model and Tool Development: Define and assist to develop state of the art models and tools to help customers select, design, and optimize their power solutions using Vicor Modules
Market Readiness: Develop and deliver all technical collateral, including datasheets, user guide, reference designs, and application notes, necessary for a successful product launch
Technical Training: Develop and deliver technical training material on new products and systems to Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and global sales teams
Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution and maximum customer satisfaction
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in power electronics engineering, preferably involving Automotive or Electric Vehicle (EV) power systems and high-voltage DC/DC solutions
Design, analysis, and hands-on validation of power electronics systems using Vicor Modules
Expertise in power management and the application of high-voltage and bi-directional DC/DC converter topologies
Proficiency in multi-layer PCB design techniques
Familiarity with industry EMI standards and test methods
Experience designing, troubleshooting and testing filters for compliance including magnetics design and high frequency low noise PCB layout
Proficiency in power electronics design and simulation software, such as LTspice, SIMPLIS, Altium, Power DC/Power SI or similar tools
Ability to effectively present complex technical topics to internal and external audiences of different backgrounds
Nice to have:
Direct experience with high-power and high-frequency power electronics
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality assurance processes for automotive industry