Lead Engineer Power Electronics Design
Job Description
Clarios, a global leader in advanced battery technologies, is seeking a Lead Engineer for Power Electronics Design to join their Advanced Battery Core Electronics Team. This crucial role reports directly to the Global Electronics Engineering Manager and focuses on developing power electronic circuits for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in lithium-ion batteries. The position, based in Hannover, Germany, involves designing and developing critical electronic components that ensure battery performance and safety.
The role combines deep technical expertise in power electronics with leadership responsibilities, requiring the successful candidate to drive innovation in battery management system design. You'll be working with cutting-edge BMS technology and contributing to developing "best-in-class" electronic battery controls. The position demands expertise in power circuit design, component selection, and system integration, with projects involving power levels up to or exceeding 1KW.
As a Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for the entire product development cycle, from requirements definition through design, testing, and validation. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in addressing complex power electronics challenges. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team including software, mechanical, system, test, safety, and production engineers.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of professional experience in circuit level power electronics design, along with a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency with Altium Designer and experience with various circuit topologies are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including flexible working hours, health facilities, professional development opportunities, and relocation support.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced power electronics engineer looking to make a significant impact in the automotive battery industry while working with a global leader in the field. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work in a company committed to sustainability and innovation in mobility solutions.
Responsibilities For Lead Engineer Power Electronics Design
- Perform power circuit and component design
- Develop new highly efficient architectures/technologies for performance, safety, and reliability
- Create schematic and PCB design in Altium Designer
- Develop buck/boost bi-directional DCDC electrical architecture
- Perform circuit analysis/simulation and power analysis
- Component selection for DCDC controllers and related components
- Design for thermal and EMC management
- Prepare and review detailed documentation
- Execute high current/power testing and characterization
- Develop and execute engineering verification and validation
Requirements For Lead Engineer Power Electronics Design
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in power electronics
- 5+ years of professional experience in circuit level power electronics design
- Proficient with Altium Designer or similar simulation tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with isolated and non-isolated circuit topologies
- Experience with soft-switching and resonant topologies
- Experience in taking power electronics from concept to production
Benefits For Lead Engineer Power Electronics Design
- Flexible working hours
- Company kindergarten
- Competitive remuneration package
- Company pension program
- Fitness center
- Physiotherapist
- Healthy canteen
- Company bike lease program
- Internal Learning Academy
- LinkedIn Learning
- EMEA Mentoring Program
- Relocation support
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