Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer Specialist
About the role
This position will be a hybrid office/remote role as long as you live within 50 miles of our Raleigh, NC facility. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers' most challenging energy management requirements. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability. Develop mathematical models and algorithms for advanced DSP controls of electronic power conversion products. Develop simulations using MATLAB/Simulink simulation environment and verify control designs through simulations. Develop converter control algorithms and drive their validation across simulations and HIL testbeds. Evaluate competing controls architectures and designs to select the best suited for the application.
Apply controls theory to design controllers to achieve target product performance. Participate as team member in new product development projects (uninterruptible power systems, energy storage and advanced technology products) while meeting schedule, cost and product performance goals. Analyze, design and assist in testing/troubleshooting control system software used in uninterruptible power systems and other power quality products. Apply best engineering practices and decision making for advanced technical problem solving.
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 8 years work industry work experience in real-time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products OR MS in Electrical or related Engineering degree from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years of industry work experience in real-time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products OR PhD in Electrical or related engineering degree from an accredited institution with minimum 2 years of industry work experience in real-time digital controls and
algorithms for power electronics or industrial products. If needed H1B visa transfer sponsorship assistance will be provided for a qualified candidate currently residing and employed on a H1B in the USA. Masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 8 years of work experience with power electronic hardware or power systems. 3 years of work experience in a new product development organization. Familiarity with Li-ion and lead-acid battery systems.
Experience with Hardware in Loop real time simulators such as OPAL-RT Design experience with UPS and/or power electronic products Previous Coursework in power electronics Position Criteria: Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements. Work in lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical. Familiarity with common tools and methods to work in high power lab (480V) environment, oscilloscope, power analyzers and meters.
Excellent verbal/ written communications. Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink tools including Control Toolbox, StateFlow, Optimization Verification & Filter Designs Strong academic understanding of analog & digital control theory along with digital filter designs Experience applying digital control and algorithms to power electronics systems. Experience in design of closed loop control systems All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
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Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's in Engineering with 8+ years, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in real-time digital controls for power electronics.
- 8 years experience with power electronic hardware/systems and 3 years in new product development.
- Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, control theory, digital filters, and Hardware-in-Loop simulators.
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