Responsible for the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment in the 100W to 100kW power range
Work closely with firmware designers to define project firmware/software requirements
Provide technical assistance to customers in support of new product development and legacy product support as required
Review customer specifications and requirements and assist in the generation of bids and proposals
Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for engineering projects and job assignments
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to resolve key development risks
Generate engineering documentation in support of design activities and customer requirements, including specifications, test procedures and reports, failure reports, design analysis, program progress reports, and configuration management inputs
Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets
Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent work experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
Involvement in the design, development, modification, and analysis of various electronics systems.
Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times
Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PacCB) design capabilities considered an asset
Knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs considered an asset