Hardware Engineering Manager, Power Electronics Job at Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to help lead and grow our power electronics group in Radford, VA. At Kollmorgen, we believe in the power of motion and automation to create a better world. Our mission is to be the best at solving the most demanding motion challenges through collaboration with our end users, customers, suppliers, innovation partners and each other.
In this position, you will be a leader within our global engineering team, developing innovative and high-quality motor drive products. Your team will be responsible for high power electronics designs spanning all phases of a product lifecycle: new product development, modification of existing designs, sustaining engineering, product verification and product validation
A qualified candidate needs strong problem-solving abilities. Interest and willingness to work and contribute within a collaborative team is required.
After completion of onboarding and required training, this role can be performed on a hybrid schedule.
You will be working with world class experts in the following areas:
- 2 and 3-phase power stages from 24VDC to 480VAC and from 1 Arms to 200 Arms.
- Control algorithms for switching power supplies and motor control
- Mathematical theoretical analysis of circuits and systems (e.g., SPICE, PSIM, MATLAB)
- Lab testing with high power electronics and rotating machinery to validate operation
- UL, CE, CSA, TUV agency certification, international regs RoHS, REACH and SCIP Database
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead a small team of skilled engineers through product research, architecture, simulation, design, prototype, verification, and validation phases to deliver a world class product to customers
- Ensure engineering best practices and internal Kollmorgen development processes are followed by the team
- Successfully manage engineering resource assignments, priorities, and deadlines
- Lead product specification, design and the modelling of complex power electronics used in motor drive systems
- Lead the creation of schematics, part lists, test specifications, and technical documentation
- Oversee and lead PCB Layout and Mechanical designs
- Collaborate with other departments and design groups to ensure successful product introduction and maintain the product throughout its lifecycle
Job Requirements:
Critical Competencies
Required:
- Strong mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
- Practices attentive and active listening; has patience to hear people out
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Skilled in root cause analysis
- Ability to clearly communicate in a variety of communication settings and styles
Preferred:
- General motion knowledge (e.g. motion trajectories, kinematics, motors, drives) is highly valuable
- General analog hardware design skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
- 7+ years power design engineering experience required
- Leadership experience on multiple projects required
- Supervisory or Management experience a plus
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
Able and willing to safely work in a laboratory environment utilizing high power equipment and diagnostic tools.
EEO Statement: The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you have a disability and need assistance accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request assistance by sending an email to
URL blocked - click to apply.#LI-SW
Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
Radford, VA, Blacksburg, VA, Roanoke, VA, VA (Onsite)Job Type
Engineering, Design, ManufacturingExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
05/01/2023Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.