This is a hands-on, fast-paced engineering role for an expert problem solver tasked with rapidly responding to and resolving systemic electrical issues in a portfolio of handheld, tablet and wearable products.
Responsibilities
Design, test, and validate cost-effective hardware solutions, including component changes, PCB layout modifications, and firmware adjustments
Develop and document product enhancements and cost-reduction modifications for the existing product portfolio
Manage the implementation of rolling changes into production in coordination with manufacturing and supply chain teams
Lead technical investigations into systemic electrical hardware issues escalated from technical support and directly from customers
Perform hands-on failure analysis, component-level troubleshooting, and replication of field failures in a lab environment
The Senior Battery Systems Engineer leads the cross-functional integration of new OEM battery packs into the stationary energy storage system architecture, owning system architecture, requirements, and interface definitions.
Compensation
$160,000—$215,000 USD
Responsibilities
Leads cross-functional integration of new OEM battery packs from technical intake through validation and deployment
Owns system-level architecture, performance, and functional requirements for integrated packs and derives subsystem and component requirements with design engineers
Defines and maintains mechanical, electrical, communication, and software interfaces between OEM packs and the energy storage system
Leads technical discussions with OEMs and suppliers to obtain pack data, resolve integration issues, and agree on engineering solutions
Leads DFMEAs, hazard analyses, and risk assessments for integrated packs and tracks mitigations to closure
We are looking for a highly skilled Power Electronics Design Engineer with expertise in simulation, hardware design, and testing to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of high-power conversion systems, PCBA design, and converter topologies (AC/DC, AC/AC, DC/AC, including two-level and multilevel designs), as well as switching and control techniques, simulation methodologies, and high-power testing.
Compensation
$100,000 to $120,000 CAD
Responsibilities
Develop and implement simulation models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM, and other relevant software to represent power electronic systems and components.
Design and implement advanced control strategies for multilevel inverters to achieve optimal performance in diverse applications such as high-power Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for power electronics systems development, ensuring seamless integration and functionality using OPAL-RT’s and Typhoon’s real-time simulators.
Design and optimize PCBA schematics and layouts using Altium Designer to ensure efficient and reliable circuit board functionality.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for high-power UPS systems (around 3 MVA), including functional, performance, and reliability testing.
Lead VÆRIDION’s Propulsion Battery System department, owning technical accountability for the Microliner’s propulsion battery system from concept through production readiness, while building and scaling the multidisciplinary engineering organization.
Locations (2)
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
Responsibilities
Hold overall technical accountability for the propulsion battery system across its full lifecycle
Define and maintain the propulsion battery system architecture with the Electrical Systems Architect
Lead, develop and scale the Energy Storage System department
Recruit, coach and develop team leads and engineers
Own safety-driven design of the propulsion battery system
Requirements
Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive, Electrochemistry or a related discipline
Staff Electrical Test Engineer responsible for testing and validating electrical components and systems in a lab environment.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $104,000.00 - $175,000.00.
Responsibilities
Work in a lab environment on new innovative products for the consumer electronics space
Work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements
Perform regular on‑site work at a client in Sunnyvale, CA
Requirements
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field