What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics & Motor Control position at DoorDash USA?
About the Team
DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground-up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash's core delivery platform. If you have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!
About the Role
Drive the future of autonomous delivery! As a Motor Drive Power Electronics Engineer, you'll design efficient, compact, and reliable power systems, optimizing motor control and energy efficiency for real-world robotic applications.
You will report to the Lead of our Core Engineering team based in San Francisco. This role is in-office.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will...
- Power Electronics Design & Development : Design, develop, and enhance power electronic systems such as inverters, DC-DC converters, motor drives, and high-power systems for various applications.
- Motor Control Implementation : Develop, implement, and fine-tune control algorithms for AC and DC motors, including BLDC, PMSM, and induction motors.
- System Modeling & Simulation : Conduct system-level modeling, simulation, and analysis using tools like MATLAB / Simulink, SPICE, or equivalent software to validate designs.
- Circuit Design : Create analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for power converters and motor control systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Prototyping & Validation : Build prototypes and perform testing to validate motor drives, controllers, and power systems in both lab and real-world environments.
- Thermal Management Integration : Collaborate with mechanical engineers to design and implement effective thermal management strategies for high-power components.
- EMI / EMC Standards Compliance : Ensure that designs meet relevant electromagnetic compatibility, regulatory, and safety standards to prevent interference and ensure system robustness.
- Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve issues in hardware design, production processes, and field applications, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure efficient integration of power electronics into broader system designs.
We're excited about you because...
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