H/W Eng Manager/Power Electronics

Posted Mar 12

Full Job Description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to help lead and grow our power electronics group in Radford, VA. At Kollmorgen, we believe in the power of motion and automation to create a better world. Our mission is to be the best at solving the most demanding motion challenges through collaboration with our end users, customers, suppliers, innovation partners and each other.

In this position, you will be a leader within our global engineering team, developing innovative and high-quality motor drive products. Your team will be responsible for high power electronics designs spanning all phases of a product lifecycle: new product development, modification of existing designs, sustaining engineering, product verification and product validation

A qualified candidate needs strong problem-solving abilities. Interest and willingness to work and contribute within a collaborative team is required.

After completion of onboarding and required training, this role can be performed on a hybrid schedule.

You will be working with world class experts in the following areas:

2 and 3-phase power stages from 24VDC to 480VAC and from 1 Arms to 200 Arms.

Control algorithms for switching power supplies and motor control

Mathematical theoretical analysis of circuits and systems (e.g., SPICE, PSIM, MATLAB)

Lab testing with high power electronics and rotating machinery to validate operation

UL, CE, CSA, TUV agency certification, international regs RoHS, REACH and SCIP Database

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead a small team of skilled engineers through product research, architecture, simulation, design, prototype, verification, and validation phases to deliver a world class product to customers

Ensure engineering best practices and internal Kollmorgen development processes are followed by the team

Successfully manage engineering resource assignments, priorities, and deadlines

Lead product specification, design and the modelling of complex power electronics used in motor drive systems

Lead the creation of schematics, part lists, test specifications, and technical documentation

Oversee and lead PCB Layout and Mechanical designs

Collaborate with other departments and design groups to ensure successful product introduction and maintain the product throughout its lifecycle

Job Requirements:

Critical Competencies

Required:

Strong mentoring, coaching and leadership skills

Practices attentive and active listening; has patience to hear people out

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Skilled in root cause analysis

Ability to clearly communicate in a variety of communication settings and styles

Preferred:

General motion knowledge (e.g. motion trajectories, kinematics, motors, drives) is highly valuable

General analog hardware design skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required

7+ years power design engineering experience required

Leadership experience on multiple projects required

Supervisory or Management experience a plus


Physical Demand and Work Environment:

Able and willing to safely work in a laboratory environment utilizing high power equipment and diagnostic tools.

EEO Statement: The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you have a disability and need assistance accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request assistance by sending an email to


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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Radford, VA, Blacksburg, VA, Roanoke, VA

Job Type

Engineering, Design, Manufacturing

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

03/01/2023