Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

Curtiss Wright / Arens is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics. This position will be part of a group of Power Electronics Engineers focusing on technology and innovation for high power electronic devices, systems, and control software. This position will focus on system level aspects of Curtiss’ Wrights Inverter Product line interfacing directly with members of the Curtiss Wright Power Electronics Team along with interfacing directly with customers to support application and integration requirements. Responsibilities will also include design and production release of power electronic converters and inverters used in eMobility applications including on road and off-road vehicles.

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

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Your Challenge:

• Technical Customer Interface for vehicle integration – occasional travel required

• Technical Interface for customer selected motor manufacturer for pairing Curtiss Wright Inverters

• Define and implement requirements based on customer specifications

• Test and validate applications based on customer requirements

• Design, simulate and analyze power electronic systems, drive systems

• Design and test of power electronic converters and inverters including controls

• Evaluate Component selection options for power electronic converters and inverters

• Develop controls architecture, Interface requirements, identify sensor needs and software requirements of power conversion devices

• Analyze systems with respect to electrical, harmonic and thermal behavior.

• Develop system test plans and execute test on bench and test cell

• Contribute to controller hardware selection

• Support integration and compliance testing of customer applications

• Perform root-cause failure analysis and DFMEA in relation to controls

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to validate, test and refine overall system design.

• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal team members on a daily basis

What You Bring

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in electrical engineering MS Preferred

• 5+ years of design experience in an Engineering field related to power electronics

• Proficiency with simulation tools (PSpice, Simulink, Saber) and a basic programming skills C and MATLAB

• Experience in high power (up to 1000KW) and medium voltage (<1000Vdc) of inverter and gate drive circuitry for motor drives application

• Experience in design of isolated and non-isolated power converters such as flyback, resonant for low and high voltage application

• Experience in design of magnetics for low and high voltage power converter application

• Experience in EMC testing and mitigation

• Working knowledge and design experience or strong fundamentals of Field Oriented Control of 3-phase AC induction or Permanent Magnet motors

• Strong EE fundamentals and circuit design experience in power electronics, analog and digital circuits with microcontroller-based embedded systems

• Schematic capture and PCB layout design for mixed signal boards (Altium, etc.)

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and testing

• Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector

• Experience using Vector CANAlyzer for analysis, monitoring

• Hands on experience in using an Oscilloscope

• Hands on experience in testing inverter for Induction or PM motor applications.

• Hands on experience with 4 quadrant dynamometers. 200kW+ is preferred.

• Experience with High Voltage contactors and fuses a plus

• Self-motivator and team-player

• Must be highly motivated, innovative and have strong communication skills

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.

Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as ‘by-wire’ and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.

The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.

Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Arens-Controls

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.