Nidec Motor Corporation
Power Electronics Hardware Engineer
Nidec Motor Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Job Summary
As a Motor Power Electronics Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery‑powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.
Job Description The Power Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of power electronic circuits that support the overall production of motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is key to success in this role.
Location:
Atlanta, Ga USA; or São José dos Campos, Brazil
1. Design and develop functionally safe motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems
Develop power electronic circuits including motor control power stages using SiC devices, power converters, gate drivers, protection circuits, and EMI/EMC suppression circuits.
Apply expert knowledge of power electronics principles and SiC power devices to develop high performance, high efficiency, and highly reliable motor control electronics; stay up to date with advancements in power electronics technology including SiC devices, thermal management techniques and aerospace safety standards.
Typical design tasks include writing design specifications, performing design analysis and simulations, capturing circuit schematics, participating in design reviews, leading PCB layout process, creating BOMs and assembly drawings, authoring test specifications, and overseeing prototype, engineering validation, design verification, and agency certification phases of projects.
Lead technical design reviews for newly developed solutions with cross‑functional teams.
2. Proactive stakeholder collaboration and communication
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and safety / certification experts to define system requirements and architecture.
Lead design and optimization of power electronics PCB layouts while collaborating with PCB designers, mechanical engineers, and safety / certification experts to ensure product requirements are met.
Collaborate with safety experts to conduct safety audits and reviews to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
3. Comprehensive analysis, testing, documentation and adherence to compliance standards
Conduct circuit analysis and simulations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the motor controller.
Conduct thorough testing and verification activities to validate the functionality and safety of the motor controller.
Perform thermal simulations to analyze and optimize the thermal performance of the power electronics system; collaborate with mechanical engineers and thermal experts to implement appropriate cooling and heat dissipation techniques and to ensure effective thermal management of the motor controller.
Utilize Altium Designer software for schematic design, PCB layout and manufacturing documentation.
Support PCBA manufacturing partners to ensure proper assembly and functional test of electronics, including creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment.
Ensure compliance with functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, throughout the development process.
Conduct and document safety analyses and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and appropriate safety measures, define safety requirements and develop safety cases.
Technical Attributes and Experience
Experience in New Product Development and Phase‑Gate processes.
Experience in utilization of SiC devices in power electronics applications.
Thorough knowledge of thermal simulations and experience optimizing thermal performance.
High proficiency in Altium Designer software for schematic design, manufacturing documentation and some familiarity with PCB layout.
Experience in functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, and their application in the aerospace industry.
Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary.
Preferred
Experience in microcontroller / DSP based hardware for motor control applications desired.
Experience in electronics packaging and power electronics cooling techniques desired.
Experience in electronics design for manufacturability desired.
Experience in aviation DO‑160G testing and DO‑254 development desired.
Experience in aviation industry desired.
Aerospace experience.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's or PhD's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
7 years of experience in power electronics design and development (including circuit simulation).
Additional Job Details Technical – T3. Organizational Impact: Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within the team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results. Intermediate‑level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision. Communication & Influence: Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department. Innovation & Complexity: Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team. Leadership & Talent Management: May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry‑level employees. Knowledge & Experience: Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment with potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization typical obtained through advanced education and relevant experience. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Job Description The Power Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of power electronic circuits that support the overall production of motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is key to success in this role.
Location:
Atlanta, Ga USA; or São José dos Campos, Brazil
1. Design and develop functionally safe motor control power electronics for electric propulsion systems
Develop power electronic circuits including motor control power stages using SiC devices, power converters, gate drivers, protection circuits, and EMI/EMC suppression circuits.
Apply expert knowledge of power electronics principles and SiC power devices to develop high performance, high efficiency, and highly reliable motor control electronics; stay up to date with advancements in power electronics technology including SiC devices, thermal management techniques and aerospace safety standards.
Typical design tasks include writing design specifications, performing design analysis and simulations, capturing circuit schematics, participating in design reviews, leading PCB layout process, creating BOMs and assembly drawings, authoring test specifications, and overseeing prototype, engineering validation, design verification, and agency certification phases of projects.
Lead technical design reviews for newly developed solutions with cross‑functional teams.
2. Proactive stakeholder collaboration and communication
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and safety / certification experts to define system requirements and architecture.
Lead design and optimization of power electronics PCB layouts while collaborating with PCB designers, mechanical engineers, and safety / certification experts to ensure product requirements are met.
Collaborate with safety experts to conduct safety audits and reviews to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
3. Comprehensive analysis, testing, documentation and adherence to compliance standards
Conduct circuit analysis and simulations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the motor controller.
Conduct thorough testing and verification activities to validate the functionality and safety of the motor controller.
Perform thermal simulations to analyze and optimize the thermal performance of the power electronics system; collaborate with mechanical engineers and thermal experts to implement appropriate cooling and heat dissipation techniques and to ensure effective thermal management of the motor controller.
Utilize Altium Designer software for schematic design, PCB layout and manufacturing documentation.
Support PCBA manufacturing partners to ensure proper assembly and functional test of electronics, including creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment.
Ensure compliance with functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, throughout the development process.
Conduct and document safety analyses and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and appropriate safety measures, define safety requirements and develop safety cases.
Technical Attributes and Experience
Experience in New Product Development and Phase‑Gate processes.
Experience in utilization of SiC devices in power electronics applications.
Thorough knowledge of thermal simulations and experience optimizing thermal performance.
High proficiency in Altium Designer software for schematic design, manufacturing documentation and some familiarity with PCB layout.
Experience in functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, and their application in the aerospace industry.
Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary.
Preferred
Experience in microcontroller / DSP based hardware for motor control applications desired.
Experience in electronics packaging and power electronics cooling techniques desired.
Experience in electronics design for manufacturability desired.
Experience in aviation DO‑160G testing and DO‑254 development desired.
Experience in aviation industry desired.
Aerospace experience.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's or PhD's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
7 years of experience in power electronics design and development (including circuit simulation).
Additional Job Details Technical – T3. Organizational Impact: Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within the team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results. Intermediate‑level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision. Communication & Influence: Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department. Innovation & Complexity: Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team. Leadership & Talent Management: May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry‑level employees. Knowledge & Experience: Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment with potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization typical obtained through advanced education and relevant experience. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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