Power Inverter Module Innovation Leader
About The Position
The Power Inverter Module Innovation Leader is responsible for activities related to the design and development of power electronics components, including inverters, converters, and charging devices. The role serves as a subject matter expert in power electronics and follows the corporate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process, ensuring and documenting aligned requirements and assessing technology. It works with internal production, Program Management Organization (POM), advanced purchasing, cost engineering, power electronics suppliers, and testing laboratories to ensure requirements and specifications are followed and that industry best-practice design features and processes are implemented. The position requires design experience, an understanding of component hardware circuitry and failure modes, and knowledge of manufacturing processes. It also creates and maintains documentation describing best practices in support of internal continuous-improvement initiatives and the development of product technology roadmaps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 8 years of experience in high-voltage/high-power/electric-vehicle environments, power electronics/electrical models, and simulation.
- At least 3 years of Power Inverter/Traction Inverter development experience.
- Demonstrable familiarity with power electronics and devices.
- Understanding of engineering protocols, design specifications, and standards.
- Understanding of component hardware circuitry and failure modes.
- Good technical knowledge of applications engineering and product design/development, specifically in an automotive context.
- Working-level knowledge of DVP&R and DFMEA.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills and methodology.
- Familiarity with power electronics analysis and simulation tools.
- Highly motivated and self-starting.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to interface professionally with key customers, cross-functional teams, and all levels of personnel and management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and personal time while meeting deadlines.
- Task-oriented, detail-oriented, and accurate with work.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or Ph.D. of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Expertise in power electronics specifications and experience with electric motor and powertrain controls.
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and fabrication experience.
- Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Lead activities related to the design and development of power electronics components, including inverters, converters, and charging devices.
- Follow the corporate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process.
- Ensure and document aligned requirements and assess technology.
- Work with internal production, the Program Management Organization (POM), advanced purchasing, cost engineering, power electronics suppliers, and testing labs to ensure requirements and specifications are followed.
- Help implement industry best-practice design features and processes.
- Create and maintain best-practice documentation supporting internal continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Support the development of product technology roadmaps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
