Power Electronics Engineer II

Rivian • Carson, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will design and develop the electrical aspect of the on-board power electronic products for Rivian Automotive, including on-board charger, DC-DC converter, DC-AC inverter product and et al. This position will be located out of Torrance, CA, and report to the Sr. Manager of Electronic Design.

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering, specializing in power electronics; M.S strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year’s experience developing high-power electronics
• Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics
• Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN
• Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits, including gate drivers
• Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits
• Power converters and grid tie control
• PWM methods
• Power converter thermal analysis and protection
• Dual active bridge DC/DC modeling and control
• Experience with bidirectional power conversion
• Experience in EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products
• Skilled in working in a lab environment with high voltage and current
• Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab
• Experience using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

Responsibilities

• The Power Electronics Engineer II will be responsible for the development of high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DCDC converters
• Perform topology selection trade studies
• Design circuits, select components, create schematics, and support the layout of circuit boards
• Analyze and simulate circuits and key components
• Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools
• Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high-frequency transformers/inductors
• EMI/EMC filter design
• Interact with suppliers on the critical components design
• Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab
• Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN
• Support software engineers who develop algorithms and application code for embedded controllers
• Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers
• Cooperate with other team members for critical technical test and decisions.

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level