Design Engineer II, Hardware/Power Electronics

Regal Rexnord•Fort Wayne, IN

13d

About The Position

Responsibility within the Motor Solutions business segment for electronic hardware design, hardware documentation, validation and testing, production and quality support. Specific responsibilities include: Execute speedy development and production launch of new products coming out of Research & Development, or from product specifications supplied by the product management team Ensure robust development via delivery of key project documentation including CTQ Flowdowns, DFMEAs, concept design reviews and detailed final design reviews Participate/Lead design of hardware electronics for power electronics converters (115Vac, 230Vac & 460Vac, 1A to 20A) for electric machines Simulate mixed analog and digital electronic circuits including simulations for EMI reduction, transient, Select and assess suitability and reliability of electronic components. Maintain product documentation Interact with Agency, Application, Software, and other Electronic Engineers to met customer/system requirements Prototype electronic circuits and document measurements and results Review and approve electrical documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, BOM, PCB layouts, etc.) Perform failure analysis of electronics circuits. Issue report on findings as well as recommendations on opportunities for continuous improvement Interface with circuit board contract manufacturer

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Electronics engineering or equivalent degree and 3+ years relevant work experience or Masters with 2+ years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience designing 3 phase inverters for electric machines
Experience designing mixed analog and digital circuits
Experience designing switch mode power supplies (buck and flyback configurations), including Active PFC development single phase and three phase.
Experience designing analog electronic functions (isolated RS-232, RS-485, NFC antennas)
Experience with circuit simulation software
Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc
Experience with evaluating reliability of electronic circuits
Experience with motor control peripherals (ADC, PWM timers, DAC)
Experience providing customer support and dealing with customer issues.
Skilled in organizing, prioritizing and coordinating working relationships with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Experienced with test procedures for EMI, hipot, 6kV transient, ESD
Familiar with agency testing (e.g. UL,CE and Global compliance)
Experience simulating and designing magnetics for EMI filters and switch mode power supplies
Experience testing and troubleshooting high voltage electronics up to 650Vdc
Experience with laboratory equipment used in the testing of electric machines (high voltage electronic power supplies, dynamometers)
Understanding of control of induction and permanent magnet motors
Strong innovation skills
Six Sigma Training/Certification (Green Belt / DFLSS)

Responsibilities

Execute speedy development and production launch of new products coming out of Research & Development, or from product specifications supplied by the product management team
Ensure robust development via delivery of key project documentation including CTQ Flowdowns, DFMEAs, concept design reviews and detailed final design reviews
Participate/Lead design of hardware electronics for power electronics converters (115Vac, 230Vac & 460Vac, 1A to 20A) for electric machines
Simulate mixed analog and digital electronic circuits including simulations for EMI reduction, transient,
Select and assess suitability and reliability of electronic components.
Maintain product documentation
Interact with Agency, Application, Software, and other Electronic Engineers to met customer/system requirements
Prototype electronic circuits and document measurements and results
Review and approve electrical documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, BOM, PCB layouts, etc.)
Perform failure analysis of electronics circuits.
Issue report on findings as well as recommendations on opportunities for continuous improvement
Interface with circuit board contract manufacturer