Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Company Overview

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When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to solving technology challenges for a sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations.  We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships.  Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Introduction

This position will help the team develop flight-worthy safety critical electronic hardware, power supplies, embedded software, and magnetics for our Aerospace and Defense customers.  We are a team of co-located electrical, mechanical, software, test, and project management engineers under one manager.  These disciplines develop requirements, produce detailed designs, qualify, document, develop test equipment for, and help establish production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians pushing state-of-the-art design for analog and digitally controlled power converters.
• Develop new power conversion products based on technology and turn theory into reality.
• Provide technical leadership in power product development.
• Design, troubleshoot, validate 115VAC, 400 Hz to 28-800VDC, 1kW-20kW, 1 and 3-phase active power converters and motor control products for aerospace applications.
• Design and troubleshoot DC-DC power converters from 0.8V to 800V and 100W to 20kW range.
• Develop schematics and supervise PCB layouts.
• System integration in a team environment, to create specifications and develop test scenarios.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Core Requirements

• Excellent practical knowledge on converter topology and digital control algorithm development.
• Practical knowledge on PFC and full bridge phase shift ZCS and ZVS converter developments.
• Working experience with PCB bring-up and lab testing.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit design and theory.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in all aspects of work.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Effective active listening and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and confident decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to contribute with a hands-on, collaborative approach in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or Smartsheet, and Epicor ERP.
• Must be available to work on-site, in either Olathe, KS or Plano, TX.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of three years related experience, or a relevant degree and five years of related work experience.
• Experience with DFX, aerospace, and MIL standard knowledge (e.g., DO160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, etc.).
• Proficiency with OrCAD Designer or other PCB design software and experience designing and/or building prototype boards.
• Visionary mindset with a focus on the long-term success of the team and organization.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders and represent the organization professionally.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

TTT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third parties.  Any resumes submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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