High-Powered Power Electronics Design Engineer

2 days ago

San Jose, California, United States XP Power Full time

Establish yourself in a high-performing global company as a High-Powered Power Electronics Design Engineer at XP Power, where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

This position is within the Engineering Solutions Group at XP Power. A successful candidate will be responsible for designing custom power delivery products that include AC/DC, DC/DC, high power, low power, high voltage, and low voltage switch mode power supplies.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Design of AC/DC, DC/DC switch mode power supplies utilizing various topologies.
  2. Take products from concept to volume production while ensuring that it meets performance specifications, schedule, cost & reliability targets.
  3. Collaborate with the cross-functional team (PCB layout, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test and Quality engineering) to ensure that design meets all DfX requirements.
  4. Select raw materials, components and suppliers based on product performance specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
  5. Lead research and development activities of new technologies.
  6. Perform cost analysis and produce cost estimates for new design concepts.
  7. Attend customer calls to collect project requirements and provide design status updates.
  8. Act as a subject matter expert in peer reviews, provide feedback and guidance as needed.
  9. Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company procedures, safety, and other agency requirements.
  10. Perform circuit simulations, DFMEA, component stress analysis, reliability prediction calculations, Design Verification Testing and write technical reports.
  11. Prepare documentation for product release.
  12. Support RMA group with root causes analysis.
  13. Participate in the recruitment process.
  14. Mentor junior engineers.
  15. Perform other duties and responsibilities when required.
Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of related experience. Master's degree is preferred.
  2. Extensive experience in mixed signal circuit design, simulations, and test of power electronics.
  3. Experience working with magnetics and practical design of custom transformers and inductors.
  4. Experience designing EMC filters to meet regulatory compliance.
  5. In depth knowledge of power conversion principles, topologies, and technologies. HV and RF experience and/or knowledge is desirable.
  6. In depth understanding of control theory.
  7. Hands on design validation experience including impedance and loop phase/gain measurements, precision noise measurement, and load transient response.
  8. Must understand business strategies and have a high level of understanding for the business flow.
  9. Strong project management experience and supervisory skills.
  10. Ability to make economic judgments with respect to product cost and manufacturing process.
  11. Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.
  12. Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
  13. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, plus benefits including 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for Full-time Employees, Annual Bonus, Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%), Mental Health Benefits, Paid Time Off (Accrual starts at 3 weeks per year), 12 Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year), Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance, Veterinary Pet Insurance, and Company Social Events Held Throughout the Year.

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