Power Electronics Specialist (Hardware)

"This position is part of Product Development team developing Power Electronics Technology and Products for Electrical Systems and Electric Transpiration System. As a Subject Matter Expert, the incumbent will be responsible for understanding customer/product requirement and from there define product architecture and circuit topologies. The person will be responsible for detail circuit design of power converters, magnetics, analog and digital electronics circuits. The incumbent will lead the design and development, testing, technical documentation of products like DC/DC Converter, Inverter, and Battery Charger. This role also participates in system-level requirements analysis, cost estimation, design reviews and other team development processes. The person will take ownership of building innovation in circuit topologies and architecture for product differentiation. Contribution of this role will bring competitive advantage of EATON products in market.

Incumbent will be responsible for working with Engineering Manager and cross functional teams to deliver on project requirements. The person is expected to work with local and global team members located in India, U.S, Europe, China etc. Success will require deep knowledge of power electronics and analog circuitry design and keep abreast of new and emerging technologies on electrical components, packaging and materials"
"1. Understand top level product requirement and create more detail requirements to meet top level product requirement
2. Define product architecture to meet customer / product requirement
3. Detail design and analysis of hardware circuit - Power Electronics, Analog Circuits, Digital Electronics, and Embedded hardware circuits
4. Detail design and requirement definition of high frequency transformers and inductors
5. Lead and conduct worst case analysis and EMI/EMC performance
6. Understand/Analyze business impact of every design decisions
7. Mentor other engineers
8. Create reusable platforms of hardware circuits and topologies to support product road map of EATON for profitable business growth
9. Lead technical discussion and design reviews with vendors and cross-function groups
10. Analyze new materials, components, technologies, applications and their appropriate use within our product lines
11. Provide technical documentation for schematic design, PCB layout, DFMEA, simulation and test results
12. Develop test and validation plan in accordance to industry standards and customer requirements
13. Provide supervision and support to internal and external design resources when appropriate
14. Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with key customers and vendors"

Bachalore or Master s Degree in power electronics/Elecrical Engineering from an accredited institution
15+
12 to 18 years of experience in the Power Electronics domain

- Good understanding of power electronics products for various application like motor drive, UPS, charger etc.
- Good understanding of electric vehicle architectures, market needs, current trends
- Ability to create detail product specification and requirement analysis vis a vis cost trade off
- Experience with model-based design methods and simulation- MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, & PSIM .
- Experience in electronics packaging for efficient cooling
- Working knowledge of communication serial data protocols (CAN, CANFD, J1939, Flex Ray) and tools (CANape, CANalyzer, CANopen, etc.)
- Broad knowledge and application of Microprocessor, DSP and FPGA in motor control driving systems .
Experience with CAD software package such as SPICE, Allegro, Simplis, Ansys, Matlab/Simulink and PCB layout
- Experience in high-power testing & troubleshooting
- PCBA and Final Product Testing experience
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI design and qualification requirement including Ansys simulation.
- Power Converter topologies
- Power Semiconductor devices
- Inverters, PWM Techniques, Control System, Current Mode/Voltage Mode control etc.
- Ability to work in a hands-on laboratory environment with common lab equipment (O-scopes, DMMs, Network and Spectrum analyzers, Dynamometers, mechanics tools, etc.)
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"Embodies Eaton leadership attributes - Ethical, Passionate, Accountable, Efficient, Transparnt and learning along with demonstrated

Drive for results - can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, Probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, Is excellent at honest analysis Looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at the first answers
Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas, Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions, Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings
Decision quality - makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
Business acumen - knows how business work; knowledgeable in current and possible future technologies; knows the competition.
Peer relationships - can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups.
Interpersonal savvy - relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport.
Action oriented - enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.
Process Management Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done, Knows how to organize people and activities, Knows what to measure and how to measure it, Can simplify complex processes, Gets more out of fewer resources
Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly, Can learn new skills and knowledge, Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge like Internet technology, Does well in technical courses and seminars
Motivating others - creates a climate in which people want to do their best; empowers others; is someone people like working for and with.
Innovation leadership - has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace"