Power Electronics Design and Development Engineer

Energy Research Lab have developed transformative patent-protected, breakthrough technology (devices combining hardware and software) that delivers ultra efficient power conversion and distribution. They are leapfrogging all competition and bringing the archaic power architecture into the present day and readied for the future. This is nothing short of category defining with a myriad of benefits from cost savings, increased reliability and safety to a reduction in heat, CO2e emissions and electronic waste.

The company is now on the cusp of commercialising the most efficient power technology on the planet with applications in multi-billion dollar strong-growth global markets ranging from super efficient lighting to computing. We are transitioning fast to commercialisation and require an exceptional Power Electronics Design and Developement Engineer to join our team.

https://energyresearchlab.com/

Who we’re looking for

For an exceptional candidate who is passionate about the world of startups, technology and climate, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible long lasting difference. 

Core responsibilities:

• Design, development, and test of power electronics according to customer/project requirements.
• Commercial experience, at a hands-on design and development level, of at least:
  • SMPS
  • Invertors/power bridges
  • PFC
  • EMC, particularly radiated emissions

The duties consist of the following activities specified below

1. Translate project requirements into a design, development, and test plan under the supervision of a senior engineer.
2. Collaborate with the Software Team to aid functional requirements.
3. Build and verify circuit design with simulation and analysis.
   1. Experienced using LT-Spice of benefit.
4. Support PCB, magnetics, and prototype build process.
5. Set up and perform tests safely on assembled prototypes.
6. Engineering change management documentation.
7. Plan and coordinate resources required for the project.
8. Participate in project meetings.
9. Design documentation- schematic, BOM, PCB layout files, magnetics drawings.
   1. Experienced using Altium of major benefit.
10. Test documentation- functional, safety, EMC, environmental test procedures and reports.
11. Analysis reports- WCA (worst case analysis), PSA (parts stress analysis), FMEA/FMECA (failure mode and (criticality) effect analysis), FA (failure analysis) and Corrective Actions.
12. Apply best practices in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT).
13. Support lab Technicians(s) in preparations and interpretations of prototype builds and subsequent test data.
14. Fault finding on prototype and pre-production runs to component level.

How you operate:

• Passionately interested in Tech and bringing innovative products to market.

• Self-motivated, take initiative, and ambitious with the drive and strong desire to progress within a fast movng environment.

• Strong communicator, with exceptional detail oriented approach.

• Super organised, methodical and rigorous - always seeking new and innovative ways to solve problems.

• Happy operating remotely, taking ownership and comfortable with shifting priorities.