Senior Power Electronics Research Engineer

Vitesco Technologies
US - Michigan - Auburn Hills
June 9, 2024
Engineering

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient and affordable. Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking a highly self-motivated and passionate Power ElectronicsResearch Engineer to join our Technology & Innovation team. T he ideal candidate has excellent research & development skills and a passion to win.

Are you ready to shape tomorrow with us?

THE POSITION

Within the Technology & Innovation group in Vitesco Technologies, the candidate will focus on design and development criteria for advanced power electronics in the areas of traction inverters, on-board chargers and DC/DC converters.

Daily Activities include but not are limited to:

Developing power electronics innovation that drive leadership in performance, efficiency, packaging and cost
Analysis and choice of key electronic components and thermal management to demonstrate optimum solution(s) considering performance, size, weight, manufacturability, testability, lifetime, quality and cost
Simulation of power electronics components and assemblies, such as traction inverters
Mechanical modelling of power electronics components and assemblies and the associated thermal management systems
Mechanical design of housings, and mechanical elements found in power electronics assemblies
Interfacing with internal and external resources to gain information on activities related to, and opportunities to support, power electronics development and testing in other areas within Vitesco
Planning and implementation of testing activities for power electronics
Analysis of component and subcomponent level power electronics data to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement of design or calibration
Technical scouting, creating innovation projects and developing new product opportunities
Professional development including attending technical conferences/seminars
Build- up technical competences and communication skills of team

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Immediate Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition & Employee Discounts
Annual Bonus
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements Required:

Masters or higher degree in Electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
2 plus years of technical engineering experience both individually & in a team setting
2 plus years in power electronics component design/development and/or testing
2 plus years of project management experience
Multidisciplinary experience and ability to adapt to different domains
Strong knowledge of WBG devices, such as SiC and GaN
Experience with component / system engineering requirements
Experience with customer communications & technical presentations
Demonstration of excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

Advanced degree by thesis related to power electronics or related topics
Fundamental knowledge of powertrain systems and/or components
Experience with powertrain testing, including dynamometer or vehicle level testing
Experience with power electronics simulation/modelling with packages such as ANSYS, TwinBuilder and/or Matlab-Simulink
Experience with 3D modelling and CAD software (Siemens NX and Creo)
Experience with creating engineering drawings and understanding of tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with manufacturing or machining components and assemblies including rapid prototyping
Experience with data processing and analysis, especially with Matlab-Simulink
Experience with technical scouting, innovation projects and developing new products
Ability to provide input on project management methods to track and communicate progress, coordinate team activities, identify obstacles and propose countermeasures.
Ability to coordinate cross-divisional collaboration for power electronics related topics
Ability to build up technical competence and communication skills of team
Interest in professional development & new learning/leadership opportunities
Excellent knowledge of EMI and the design rules to meet Automotive Standards (e.g., CISPR25-Class 5)

Working Time:Full time

Your Contact Partner:Daniel Cable

EEO Statement

Vitesco Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including but not limited to people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from all ethnicities and creeds, working parents, or people with long unemployment periods. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. To be considered, an application must be submitted to a specific position for which Vitesco Technologies has a current posted job opening. Qualified applicants will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which they apply. Further, Vitesco Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers_usa&. @vitesco.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around 9.07 billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.
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