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Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer
NEXTracker
posted 5mon ago
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Job Description:
The Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer will be based in Chennai . In this position, you will report to the Power Electronics Manager .
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Passionate drive to innovate and create
- Integrity to the core
- Enthusiastic customer focus
- Consistent interactive teamwork
- Desire for continuous improvement and top performance
Here is a glimpse of what you ll do:
- Define controller requirements based on system performance requirements. Develop a control strategy and define the supporting algorithms.
- Evaluate new topologies for controllability and fit to system needs.
- Specify microcontroller requirements and drive part selection.
- Translate algorithms into software implementation, and work with the firmware team to integrate that into the firmware framework.
- Develop dynamic models of the system, and tune controller algorithms accordingly to optimize performance.
- Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation.
- Develop and utilize computer simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, HiL, SiL) to investigate new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary environment that include electrical and mechanical engineers as well as supply chain, production engineers, service technicians and product line managers
- Discover and capture requirements in conversations with stakeholders within and external to the company
- Support product updates and sustaining engineering activities.
- Create high-quality technical documentation.
Here is some of what you ll need (required)
- MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering/Computer Science.
- 5+ years of experience with power electronics system architecture design and control algorithm development.
- Proven experience developing a product from design to market launch
- Proven experience in embedded system design and programming (e.g. C language) for power systems, grid-tied controls, AC drive, or converter controls
- Strong skills in control theory and power converter controls
- Proficient in embedded systems and microcontroller peripherals: ADC, PWM, SPI, etc.
- Expert in electrical/power electronic circuitry and control simulation in Simulink/MATLAB or similar tools in MATLAB / Simulink environment
- Experience with sensor technology and implementation.
Here are a few of our preferred experiences
- Proficient in using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers etc.
- Expert in gate drive design for MOSFET and IGBT.
- Familiar with hardware schematics and PCB design, and work with the hardware team to define software requirements.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Functional Areas: Marketing
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