Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics and Inverter Technology

6 days ago


Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Allison Transmission Full time

Job Summary:

The Power Electronics Engineer, IR&D Specialist is responsible for leading research and development initiatives related to inverter technology. This role will work closely with stakeholders across various functional areas, including production programs, business development, and corporate development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research and analysis of next-generation technologies and trends related to inverters.
  • Influence the organization's technology roadmap related to power electronics as a member of the Steering Committee.
  • Develop and execute work packages as part of collaborative projects with third parties related to inverter technology.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for gap closure in achieving the company's technology roadmap and business plan related to power electronics technology.
  • Review and assess partnership and technology opportunities for relevance and applicability.
  • Participate in industry seminars, tradeshows, and other events related to power electronics technology.
  • Communicate results and learnings across the organization, including in-depth discussions with the Product Engineering team.
  • Support technical reviews for ongoing production inverter programs.

Key Performance Measures:

  • Maintain a deep understanding of power electronics technology.
  • Contribute to the development of the technology roadmap.
  • Execute proof-of-concept projects.
  • Communicate technical learnings.
  • Support production and business development teams.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in engineering and engineering R&D related to inverter technology.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry (preferred).
  • Knowledge of inverter and propulsion technology.
  • Knowledge of relevant analysis and simulation tools.
  • Experience finding and creating solutions independently with limited information to deliver a positive outcome.
  • Experience collaborating and working cross-functionally on strategic company initiatives.

Competencies and Behaviors:

  • Creative and Innovative: Learns quickly when facing new problems, experiments, and will try anything to find solutions; Thinks outside the box.
  • Team Player: Creates a collaborative environment of trust with peers and functional partners.
  • Strategic & Purpose Driven: Understands the overall goal and works in a focused manner towards that goal.
  • Results Focus: Uses analytical thinking to find solutions and deliver results.

Scope Factors:

  • Maintain an advanced understanding and specialized expertise in inverter design.
  • Act as a project leader over complex projects, but not a supervisor of direct reports.
  • Submit budget requirements for work scope.
  • Interact and work with global supplier and corporate team members to assist with determination of the direction of the business as it relates to inverter technology.

Travel and/or Physical Demands:

  • Up to 25% travel.
  • Remote work optional up to 2 days per week.
  • Ability to work in tight and low spaces, working around test equipment.
  • Ability to climb into and exit commercial vehicles under development.


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