Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Nidec Motor CorporationAtlanta, GA

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Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Motor Power Electronics Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

The Power Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of power electronic circuits that supports the overall production of motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to success in this role.

Location : Atlanta, Ga USA, or Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

1. Design and develop functionally safe motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems

Develop power electronic circuits including motor control power stages using SiC devices, power converters, gate drivers, protection circuits, and EMI / EMC suppression circuits
Apply expert knowledge of power electronics principles and SiC power devices to develop high performance, high efficiency, and highly reliable motor control electronics; stay up to date with advancements in power electronics technology including SiC devices, thermal management techniques and aerospace safety standards
Typical design tasks include writing design specifications, performing design analysis and simulations, capturing circuit schematics, participating in design reviews, leading PCB layout process, creating BOMs and assembly drawings, authoring test specifications, and overseeing prototype, engineering validation, design verification, and agency certification phases of projects
Lead technical design reviews for newly developed solutions with cross functional teams

2. Proactive Stakeholder collaboration and communication

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and safety / certification experts to define system requirements and architecture

Lead design and optimization of power electronics PCB layouts while collaborating with PCB designers, mechanical engineers, and safety / certification experts to ensure product requirements are met

Collaborate with safety experts to conduct safety audits and reviews to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards

3. Comprehensive analysis, testing, documentation and adherence to compliance standards

Conduct circuit analysis and simulations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the motor controller

Conduct thorough testing and verification activities to validate the functionality and safety of the motor controller

Perform thermal simulations to analyze and optimize the thermal performance of the power electronics system; collaborate with mechanical engineers and thermal experts to implement appropriate cooling and heat dissipation techniques and to ensure effective thermal management of the motor controller

Utilize Altium Designer software for schematic design, PCB layout and manufacturing documentation

Support PCBA manufacturing partners to ensure proper assembly and functional test of electronics, including creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment

Ensure compliance with functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, throughout the development process

Conduct and document safety analyses and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and appropriate safety measures, define safety requirements and develop safety cases

Technical Attributes and Experience

Experience in New Product Development and Phase-Gate processes

Experience in utilization of SiC devices in power electronics applications.

Thorough knowledge of thermal simulations and experience optimizing thermal performance

High proficiency in Altium Designer software for schematic design, manufacturing documentation and some familiarity with PCB layout

Experience in functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, and their application in the aerospace industry

Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary.

PREFERRED :

Experience in microcontroller / DSP based hardware for motor control applications desired

Experience in electronics packaging and power electronics cooling techniques desired

Experience in electronics Design for Manufacturability desired

Experience in aviation DO-160G testing and DO-254 development

Aerospace experience

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field

7 years of experience in power electronics design and development (including circuit simulation)

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