Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Greater Huntsville, AL

Salary: $100K-$130K +benefits.

Hybrid - relo allowance available

Company Overview

Our client is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of automotive connectivity systems. With a strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence, transforms concepts into fully realized products, ensuring seamless integration and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the automotive industry.

Job Overview:

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer (SEDE) will serve as the resident Subject Matter Expert in Design and Development of Next Level Wireless Charging Systems. The SEDE will concentrate specifically on the design and development of Hardware for Wireless Charging Systems, understand Wireless Charging Protocols, serve as an attending member in Wireless Charging organizations (such as WPC), serve on committees and councils related to the company’s core Wireless Charging Competencies.

The SEDE will serve as a key contributor in a Dedicated Wireless Charging Technology team that will be solely focused on Research and Development for the future of wireless charging, including but not limited to, becoming an expert on the next level Qi Standards through in depth review, understanding the next level technologies through investigation of supplier technology roadmaps, creating alliances with supplier technology partners (silicon, architecture and equipment suppliers).

The SEDE will be integral in executing the Company’s Wireless Charger Roadmap, up to and including the development of demos for the sales team. Travel may be required to potential customers’ location for Technical Design Reviews, Technical meetings and Technology Roadmap presentations.

Responsibilities:

·         Lead the design of electrical systems using schematic capture tools and CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation

·         Become resident expert in Electrical design and development of Wireless Charging systems while interfacing with the Software Development Experts

·         Serve as a principal on a Dedicated Wireless Charging Technology Team that works closely with hardware, software, and systems experts to ensure seamless integration of wireless charging systems

·         Develop and optimize wireless charging solutions for various applications (e.g., smartphones, etc.)

·         Design and implement wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, including transmitter and receiver coils, power electronics, and control circuits

·         Utilize simulation and modeling tools to analyze and optimize system performance

·         Stay up to date on the latest developments in wireless charging technology and standards

·         Continuously improving the efficiency and performance of wireless charging systems

·         Identify and implement strategies to reduce charging time and improve power transfer efficiency

·         Develop and implement new wireless charging technologies to meet evolving market demands

·         Work with technology partners to understand their roadmaps for new architecture, new standards, and accompanying equipment, etc.

·         Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience:

·         Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical/Electronic Design

·         Solid EE fundamentals in both analog and digital design with focus on Power Electronics

·         Solid fundamentals in modeling, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools

·         Circuit level simulation experience in EE simulation platforms

·         Experience in working with requirements tools Automotive standards knowledge (ASPICE 3.1 a priority; others, (ISO26262, Functional Safety, etc.), a plus

Benefits:

401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Relocation assistance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

If you are passionate about pioneering advancements in wireless charging, please submit your resume or reach out to Rob at Apex Electronics to discuss this exciting opportunity further.