Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Full Time
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Posted
Job description
The Opportunity
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Curtiss Wright / Arens is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics. This position will be part of a small group of Power Electronics Engineers focusing on technology and innovation for high power electronic devices, systems, and control software. Responsibilities will include design and production release of electronic converters and inverters used in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Your Challenge:
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Design, simulate and analyze power electronic systems, drive systems
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Design and test of power electronic converters and inverters including controls
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Develop the controls architecture, Identify sensor needs and software requirements of power conversion devices
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Analyze systems with respect to electrical, harmonic and thermal behavior.
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Develop system test plans and execute test on bench and test cell
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Contribute to controller hardware selection
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Support integration and compliance testing of customer applications
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Perform root-cause failure analysis and DFMEA in relation to controls
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Work with an interdisciplinary team to validate, test and refine overall system design.
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Interface with suppliers and team members on a daily basis
Check out the requirements below; if the bullets match your skillsets, we’d love to hear from you:
Your Expertise:
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Minimum of a bachelors degree in electrical engineering MS Preferred
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5+ years of design experience in an Engineering field related to power electronics
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Proficiency with simulation tools ( PSpice, Simulink, Saber) and a basic programming skills C and MATLAB
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Experience in high power (up to 1000KW) and medium voltage (<1000Vdc) of inverter and gate drive circuitry for motor drives application
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Experience in design of isolated and non-isolated power converters such as flyback, resonant for low and high voltage application
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Experience in design of magnetics for low and high voltage power converter application
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Experience in EMC testing and mitigation
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Working knowledge and design experience or strong fundamentals of Field Oriented Control of 3-phase AC induction or Permanent Magnet motor
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Strong EE fundamentals and circuit design experience in power electronics, analog and digital circuits with microcontroller-based embedded systems
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Schematic capture and PCB layout design for mixed signal boards (Altium, etc.)
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Experience with high-volume manufacturing and testing
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Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector
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Self-motivator and team-player
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Must be highly motivated, innovative and have strong communication skills
Benefits
Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
About Us
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.
Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as ‘by-wire’ and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.
The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.
Find out more information and view our products here:
https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Arens-Controls
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact
Talent Acquisition
and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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