Jr Power Electronics Engineer

ITT Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components and technology solutions serving industrial, energy, aerospace, defense, and transportation markets. The Jr Power Electronics Engineer will design and validate motor-drive topologies, develop converter and motor-control algorithms, and coordinate with internal teams, manufacturing partners, universities, and certification agencies to achieve program goals.

Responsibilities

Perform system level design and integration of power electronic circuits

Design, implement, and troubleshoot control systems for power electronic products such as converters and inverters for motor driven applications

Perform PCB (gate driver, gate drive power supply, etc.) design review and test

Design, implement, and test advanced digital control algorithms, digital filters and the general control of power electronics systems

Create test procedures to verify hardware & firmware designs

Ensure products meet safety and agency requirements (ex. UL, IEC)

Perform system level simulations to evaluate design tradeoffs, extract power converter and passives losses. Develop simulation models targeted for control design using PLECS and C-code, previous experience with other tools such as MATLAB/Simulink/PSIM/ is desired

Support the development and validation of power electronics hardware through embedded software and firmware activities, including implementation of control and modulation strategies

Develop embedded C code for real-time control of power converters and motor drives, including algorithm integration and system bring-up

Support the design and implementation of FPGA-based control functions using VHDL to support high-speed and deterministic control requirements

Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Python) for data acquisition, analysis, and post-processing to support testing and validation activities

Interact with customers and project partners relating to program goals

Maintain organizational standards of quality and performance

Prepare technical reports on results and design decisions

Travel < 20%

Preferred

Experience with Wide Band Gap (WBG) semiconductors (SiC, GaN) is highly desirable

Exposure to FPGA-based control implementations and VHDL programming is a plus

WBG semiconductors

SiC

GaN

FPGA control implementations

VHDL programming

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Growth and developmental opportunities

Other incentive compensation programs

Company

Manufacturer of engineered components and technology solutions

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

http://www.itt.com/

Founded in 1920

10001+ employees

Qualifications

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred), with specialization in Power Electronics or related fields

Strong Experience in power converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, and AC/AC systems; experience with motor-drive is highly desired

Proven hands-on experience in hardware development and validation including PCB prototyping, lab testing (O'scope, multimeters), debugging and root-cause failure analysis

Solid background in power converter control, including modulation techniques and control algorithm development and implementation

Experience with real-time embedded software development for control systems, C/C++

Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools such as PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or equivalent

Experience in mixed-signal PCB design for power electronics applications (ADC/DAC integration, signal integrity considerations), using tools such as Altium Designer or similar

Understanding of parasitic effects and their impact on switching behavior and commutation performance in power semiconductors

Familiarity with industry standards and safety requirements for power electronics systems

Proactive and results-driven

Strong analytical mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach; ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced R&D environment

Travel < 20%

Experience with Wide Band Gap (WBG) semiconductors (SiC, GaN) is highly desirable

Exposure to FPGA-based control implementations and VHDL programming is a plus

Required skills

Power Electronics, Power Converter Topologies, Motor Drives, Power Converter Control, Embedded C/C++, Digital Control Algorithms, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, Mixed-Signal PCB Design, Altium Designer, FPGA-Based Control, VHDL, Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors SiC, Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors GaN

Experience

Entry level