Electrical Design Engineer I

Murata Power Solutions, Inc.•Westborough, MA

3d•$90,000 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Westborough, MA Design Center, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies and Digital Panel Meters (DPMs). In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of leading-edge power conversion products with a focus on utilizing new technology, reliability, new product viability, lowest cost, and raising the bar on power density and efficiency.

Requirements

BSEE with 2 years or MSEE with experience in a coop or intern capacity in power electronics with lab/bench work preferred.
Knowledge in SW simulation tools such as PSPICE, Simplis, etc. Hands-on experience in using these tools for circuit designs is a plus.
Experienced in M.S. Office Suite.
Some experience or familiarity in high frequency high-density switching power supply design including circuit topologies, control theories, loop compensation, magnetics design, EMI/RFI, supervisory functions, and PCB layout.
Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced engineering environment.
Must be flexible, pro-active, and willing to dedicate the necessary efforts when needed to meet team objectives.
Potential to develop competency in resolving technical issues with innovative circuitry and/or methods.
Knowledge of or experiences in high-frequency high-density switching power supply design including circuit topologies, control theories, loop compensation and magnetics design.
Has a basic understanding of several power conversion topologies and methodologies; Flyback, Resonant, LLC, Buck, ZVS, Synchronous, Current-mode-control, etc.
Demonstrates analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions.

Nice To Haves

PADS or Altium SW a plus.
Exposure to EMI/RFI, supervisory functions and PCB layout is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Propose circuit topology, perform loss budget, evaluate performance targets, estimate product cost from a given product spec or market requirement document.
Ability to perform design simulations and analysis utilizing simulation software.
Supports various sustaining engineering activities to resolve production related issues.
Write engineering requirements documents, test plans, validation reports.
Design of circuits (power, control, supervisory, regulatory), select components, create schematic and necessary documents to facilitate CAD layout.
Reviews PCB layouts & other design documents prior to their releases for procurement or production.
Test and debug prototypes to ensure the design meets all required specifications.
Support product qualifications to ensure design integrity. Implement corrective actions to close all issues found.
Prepare documentation deliverables for pre-release and final production release.
Prepare ECOs and TCOs to implement design changes.
Responsible that all product designs meet their intended design specifications and complies with all appropriate engineering guidelines and requirements.
Support the design and development of new DC/DC converters and analog circuits based on product specification and/or marketing requirements under limited guidance/supervision.
Support the resolution of challenging technical hurdles with various circuitry and/or methods.