What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics position at TDK-Lambda Americas?
As an Electrical Engineer, you play an essential role by providing support for existing programmable DC power supply and high voltage product lines at our Neptune, NJ factory and modify existing designs to meet custom requirements. Assist Sr. Engineers in new product development as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Circuit simulation, analysis and testing to modify existing power supply designs to meet custom requirement.
• Participate in new product designs and modified standard designs working with a Sr. Engineer.
• Evaluate component changes and write change orders.
• Perform failure analysis on field return units as needed.
• Support customers for application related issues.
• Perform design validation testing and document test results per TDK-Lambda design criteria.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university/advanced degree or certificate
• More than three years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)
• Understanding of basic power supply design including magnetics, control loop design, and standard topologies.
• Understanding of various safety standards related to power supply products.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following software: LTspice, OrCAD PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or Mathcad.
• Understanding of various power semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with PCB design.
• Understanding of EMC issues relating to high frequency switching and associated industry standards for compliance.
• Good communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, AC sources, Electronic loads etc.
• Any work experience on high voltage products with output voltage greater than 1 kV is a plus.
ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.
Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.
We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.
TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.
