Position available

Position:

Senior Applications Engineer – Digital Controls

Category:

Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Job ID:

2061

Position Type:

Regular Full-time

Location:

El Segundo, CA

Travel:

Some

Introduction:

This is an opportunity to work at the leading edge of power electronics. Efficient Power Conversion Corp. was the first to introduce and commercialize enhancement-mode gallium-nitride-on-silicon FETs, also known as eGaN® FETs, and remains the leader in gallium nitride-based power management devices. With the recent addition of monolithically integrated GaN power stages, EPC increases GaN performance and widens the advantage over silicon-based power devices. GaN is increasingly adopted in high-performance power conversion applications and enables new applications such as wireless power transfer and LiDAR used in autonomous vehicles and robots.

We are looking for highly motivated people with the ability to identify and develop technological advantages of GaN-based semiconductors in various existing and new applications. Join our team and help develop the power semiconductor technology of the future.

Job Description:

As senior applications engineer you will be part of a world class team designing, programming, and evaluating leading edge GaN-device based digitally controlled converters. You will have the opportunity to publish your work at several internationally recognized peer reviewed conferences, journals, and trade magazines. You will also have an opportunity to work with the top customers in the industry on their leading-edge designs.

This position requires an independent self-starter who pays attention to detail, has excellent organizational skills, a proven track record of success, can generate new ideas, and can work as part of a team. You will enjoy the support of a highly talented team who will assist your career growth and knowledge of GaN FETs and IC’s. The main responsibilities for this position are:

  • Design, simulate, program, evaluate and support various leading-edge high performance, cost-effective digitally controlled reference DC-to-DC converters that exemplify the superior characteristics of eGaN FETs including instructional collateral generation and design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews,
  • Maintain and update existing digitally controller designs,
  • Use your talents to lead various challenging in-house and customer-based projects and interact with customers to understand their needs, goals and provide practical suggestions,
  • Help establish new and efficient design procedures,
  • Support sales and marketing teams,
  • Write and publish world class technical documents, journals and books that explain the excellence of your work.

Experience:

  • High frequency DC-to-DC switching converters and topologies, with computing and automotive systems background a plus,
  • Control parameter measurement and programing of digital closed loop controls for various converters,
  • Experience in debugging hardware issues and understanding root cause failure,
  • Experience with layout (Altium preferred) and PCB design process of digital, analog, and power converter systems,
  • Practical bench experience: testing and setting up experiments, data processing and document generation, soldering and rework, modification of boards and, mechanical assembly,
  • Written: Publications, seminar, tutorial, and other educational experience in English is a plus.

Skills:

  • Proficient in the field of Power electronics and switching converters, with in depth knowledge of DC-to-DC switching converters and topologies,
  • Solid understanding of closed loop control systems,
  • Programing of digital closed loop controls for various converters with Microchip dsPIC33 experience preferred.
  • Understanding of analog circuit design and thermal aspects of converters a plus,
  • Proficient in design capture and analysis software: schematics, PCB layout (Altium preferred), simulations (e.g. LTSpice)
  • Understanding of magnetic component design, operation, and use a plus,
  • Good listening, verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Job Requirements:

  • MSE in electrical and electronic engineering with at least 5 years’ experience or Ph.D in electrical and electronic engineering with at least 3 years’ experience,
  • Work authorized.

Growth Opportunity:

This position offers the candidate the opportunity to grow with the latest semiconductor technologies in the company that invented the field. The work being done today at EPC addresses a $30B market dominated by aging silicon-based power MOSFETs and integrated circuits. Be the person to make a difference in this industry by contributing to the success of this new technology.

EPC offers the following benefits:

  • Medical with prescription, dental, and vision,
  • 401k,
  • Relocation assistance.

Additional considerations:

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

To Apply:

Send resume to [email protected]. Place the job opening number in the subject line of the email. Provide resume in PDF format and use full name in file name