Principal Engineer, Power Electronics
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Job Location:
Richardson, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
As a Principal Engineer you will be responsible for leading the conceptualization design implementation and testing of technologies tools or processes while consistently demonstrating technical expertise and the ability to plan define and execute projects independently and with minimal guidance. Recognized throughout the Division as an emerging expert.
In this role you will design and develop power electronics hardware for amplifier systems sold under the Crown/JBL brands. You will be responsible for component selection circuit simulations schematic capture PCB layout and routing prototype testing and support manufacturing activities.
What You Will Do
- Architect design and test high power audio amplifiers and power supplies.
- Lead and participate in technical design reviews and advise on all aspects of product design.
- Ensure products meet customer and internal requirements specifications and cost targets.
- Conduct research and development of new technologies and products.
- Release and maintain controlled documents in Harmans documentation system.
What You Need
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical engineering or related field and 12 years of industry experience. Alternatively Masters Degree in above mentioned fields and 8 years of experience; or PhD degree and 4 years of experience in power electronics analysis and design..
- Expert in the field of power electronics/power supplies.
- Experience working with a variety of power converter applications and topologies including but not limited to:
- AC/DC and DC/DC converters
- Power Factor Correction (PFC)
- Resonant and Quasi-resonant converts (SRC LLC LCC etc)
- Flyback full-bridge half-bridge forward buck boost etc
- Control systems design
- Expertise in electronics computer-aided design (ECAD) tools such as Xpedition Altium.
- Experience in design for global safety / regulatory requirements (CSA UL etc.). Experience and/or knowledge in PCB layout practices.
- Through knowledge of design techniques and methods for EMC compliance.
- Proficiency with circuit simulations tools such as Simplis LTspice etc
What is Nice to Have
- Previous Professional or Consumer Audio/Video experience. Knowledge of professional audio systems (public address cinema sound reinforcement etc.)
- Experience and/or knowledge in PWM Class D switching amplifier design including:
- Feedback and power stage simulation/design.
- Protection schemes.
- Thermal design experience related to power semiconductors for both natural and forced air convection including thermal interfacing and dissipation.
- Transformer/magnetic design knowledge and/or experience.
- Experience working with wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies (GaN/SiC).
- Experience with mixed signal analog/digital system design.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Richardson TX.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- LabView
- PCB
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Assembly
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