AC/DC Design Engineer - Power Electronics
Austin, Texas, United States
Hardware
An excellent opportunity to work on the forefront of power delivery designs and technologies with the outstanding company consistently bringing innovations in the industry. In this position, you will be part of developing innovative designs, which are implemented in products used by millions of people. The position involves innovative off-line power supply’s development for Apple’s next generation iOS, Macintosh and Home platforms spanning from, portables, desktop computers, workstation, Apple TV, HomePod and standalone displays. Are you ready for a challenge?
Key Qualifications
- Candidate must have hands-on experience of power supply design and demonstrate deep knowledge of offline conversion topologies including Flyback, PFC, resonant converters and analog/digital controls loops.
- Candidate must be intimately familiar with power supply safety and environmental certifications requirements, power controllers, components, magnetic design, power supply layout and state-of the art techniques for efficiency optimizations including no load/light load efficiency techniques.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions
- Must be highly motivated, self-starter with a passion for innovation, integrity and attention to details.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with multi-functional teams is very meaningful
- Proven record of working in fast paced innovative work environment
- Must be willing to overseas travel as needed (approximately 10%)
- **PLUS:
- Must demonstrate good understanding of thermals, mechanical and packaging challenges.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of high volume manufacturing technologies and production variance
- Knowledge of control theory and basic embedded systems is a plus
- Prior work experience in computer industry and/or power supply module companies is a plus
Description
Participate in core architecture investigation while working closely with Power architect; Select best design option for power metric performance optimization including but not limited to efficiency, power density, cost, reduced carbon foot print and scalability
Lead Power supply design concept definition in collaboration with multi-functional team and power supply module vendors in some cases.
Provide design simulation, calculations and analytical models for prediction of design concept outcome
Provide design risk assessments, mitigation plans, development lessons learned and proof of concepts
Provide design Schematic and BOM; Work with layout team for power supply layout. Conduct design and layout reviews with multi-functional teams. Implement robust design methodologies for successful project execution.
Provide prototypes test and validation results, detail dynamic activities. Hands-on work in lab is must.
Stay on top of groundbreaking technologies and perform driven bench marking for each project
Provide technical support for production issues debug and resolutions
Education & Experience
- BSEE in power electronics with minimum 2 -3 years experience. MSEE preferred.