System Designer – High Power Systems

Communications & Power Industries (CPI)•Halton Hills, ON

12h

About The Position

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is seeking a System Designer specializing in High Power Systems. This role is responsible for the architecture, design, integration, and technical leadership of high-power X-ray generator systems ranging from 20 kW to 150 kW and beyond. The position drives system-level requirements, design decisions, risk management, verification, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in high-voltage power electronics, medical imaging systems, and multidisciplinary product development. CPI is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems with a history of technological excellence, serving diverse markets including communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience developing high-power electronic systems.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing high-voltage power supplies, X-ray generators, or related power conversion systems.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary product development programs from concept through commercialization.
Strong understanding of High-voltage power electronics and Power converter design.
System integration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with medical device design controls and regulated product development processes.
Experience with requirements management and systems engineering methodologies.
Knowledge of reliability engineering, risk management, and root-cause analysis techniques.
Experience with X-ray tube physics and imaging system integration.
Knowledge of IEC 60601, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and FDA/MDR regulatory requirements.
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
Project leadership or technical lead experience in complex multidisciplinary systems.
Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience with medical imaging, industrial imaging, security imaging, or other high-voltage equipment is highly preferred.
Familiarity with fluoroscopy, radiography, CT, or industrial imaging systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage system requirements, architecture, performance specifications, and technical roadmaps for high-power X-ray generator platforms.
Develop, maintain, and manage product design specifications, system architecture documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verification and validation plans, traceability matrices, and risk management documentation.
Establish requirement traceability from customer needs through verification and validation activities.
Participate in product planning, design reviews, and change control processes.
Develop and maintain system-level designs encompassing AC/DC power conversion systems, high-frequency inverter topologies, high-voltage transformers and insulation systems, voltage multiplier networks, filament power supplies, AC drive systems, and energy storage and discharge systems.
Allocate and trace system requirements across electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical subsystems.
Lead system-level trade studies balancing performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
Support technology selection, platform architecture decisions, and product roadmap planning.
Lead development of high-voltage power supplies operating up to 150 kV and beyond.
Establish EMI/EMC design requirements and mitigation strategies.
Optimize efficiency, thermal performance, power density, reliability, and long-term robustness.
Define tube protection algorithms, fault detection methods, and exposure control strategies.
Ensure compliance with image quality, dose accuracy, and exposure repeatability requirements.
Support product compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including IEC 60601 Series, IEC 61000 EMC Standards, IEC/EN 62304 Medical Software Lifecycle Processes, ISO 14971 Risk Management, FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), and EU MDR (Medical Device Regulation).
Participate in regulatory audits, technical file reviews, and design control activities.
Collaborate with quality, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead and support Design Verification Testing (DVT), Design Validation Testing (DVal), Environmental Qualification Testing, Reliability and Life Testing, Safety Testing, EMC/EMI Compliance Testing, and System Integration Testing.
Review test results and drive resolution of technical issues.
Lead system-level DFMEA activities.
Participate in PFMEA and manufacturing risk reviews.
Identify Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) and Critical-to-Safety (CTS) characteristics.
Define reliability goals and drive reliability growth initiatives.
Support fault-tree analysis, hazard analysis, and system safety assessments.
Ensure robust design practices are incorporated throughout product development.