Power Electronics Engineer

Solarlytics, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experienced power electronics engineer to join its development team and create the next generation of renewable energy products. We are advancing the solar industry through innovative thinking, high-fidelity measurements, machine learning, and deep customer partnerships to improve energy production and reliability.

ResponsibilitiesBe a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team composed of systems, hardware, software engineers, and senior managementCapable of designing power electronics for high-power applications. Knowledge of power converter topologies, advantages and limitations, control feedback loops, and skill in making appropriate trade-offs given design constraints such as cost, part availability, efficiency, thermal, and other time-to-market objectives.Designing with the following technologies;High-powered MOSFETs Digital design experience to include microcontrollers Communication interfaces such as USB 2.0/3.0, WiFi, Ethernet, SPI, and I2CSoftware simulation of analog and digital circuitry using SPICE or other similar applicationEmbedded software development using C and/or C++Comfortable interacting with vendors in support of out-sourced components and servicesEMI/EMC compliance testing and mitigationSchematic capture and PCB layout using CAD tools such as Dip Trace or other similar applicationDevise experiments to optimize system performanceApply statistical tests to determine the efficacy of alternative approachesUnafraid to pursue new ideas while at the same time being results-orientedProvide leadership and mentoring when appropriateStrong written and oral communication skills

QualificationsBS or MS in Electrical EngineeringFive years minimum experience in a design role with increasing responsibilityBasic understanding of statistics and an ability to applyKnowledge of linear as well as stochastic systems Preferred Skills Experienced in working with safety agencies such as UL/IEC is a plusKnowledge of design techniques for manufacture, test, cost and reliabilityAbility to quickly learn new technologiesExpertise designing IoT devices and cloud communicationsFamiliar with statistics and machine learning a plus