Vicor is seeking a Product Development Engineer to work on its automotive power modules and systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) applications, aiming to innovate and mature cutting-edge power conversion technologies.
Requirements
- Design, analysis, and hands-on validation of power electronics systems using Vicor Modules.
- Advanced bench testing and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues.
- Expertise extends to power management and the application of high-voltage and bi-directional DC/DC converter topologies.
- Proficiency in multi-layer PCB design techniques for performance optimization.
- Familiarity with industry EMI standards and test methods.
- Experience designing, troubleshooting and testing filters for compliance including magnetics design and high frequency low noise PCB layout.
- Proficiency in power electronics design and simulation software, such as LTspice, SIMPLIS, Altium, Power DC/Power SI or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate proactively with engineering team and field application team to ensure product specifications are aligned with evolving customer needs and market opportunities.
- Prepare new product proposals and comprehensive design specifications, translating market and customer requirements into technical requirements.
- Lead new product development activities, guiding products through the entire NPI process from concept to Release-to-Production (RTP), ensuring on-time delivery and market competitiveness.
- Develop system test boards, comprehensive test plans, bench automation, and test results documentation to support system verification, ensuring customer requirements are met.
- Provide technical support for the design, development, and implementation of power electronics solutions across the automotive portfolio.
- Perform detailed electrical and analysis for power electronics solutions targeting high-voltage, bi-directional DC/DC converter applications (e.g., 400V/800V to 12V/48V).
- Serve as a technical resource between Vicor and its strategic automotive customers.
Other
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in power electronics engineering, preferably involving Automotive or Electric Vehicle (EV) power systems and high-voltage DC/DC solutions (e.g., battery chargers, bi-directional converters).
- Ability to effectively present complex technical topics to internal and external audiences of different backgrounds.
- Direct experience with high-power and high-frequency power electronics.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality assurance processes for automotive industry.
- Experience with Python for bench automation
