Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Technical Specialist

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Technical Specialist will be responsible for technically leading development of power module including gate drive, capacitor, busbars, DBC layout, wire bonding/sintering process, and other work. The candidate must be technically strong, have in depth knowledge of power devices and circuit design modeling and analysis, be a team player with interdisciplinary experience/expertise, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities, assign tasks, publish meeting notes, document all findings and decisions
• Conduct root cause analysis and identify fix to resolve the issues
• Lead development of next generation power module assembly including all sub-components.
• Knowledge of module manufacturing processes
• Research industry and university advancements in module design and processes
• Providing subject matter expertise, mentoring, and help technical decisions
• Identify technical gaps and help identify solution
• Conduct benchmark study of the competitor inverter designs
• Provide technical assistance in application of power modules and inverter design
• Conduct subcomponent selection and analysis
• Developing cost effective and reliable power electronics circuitry using cutting edge technologies, simulation tools, and test and evaluation equipment
• Define module validation testing DVP for performance, durability, environmental, safety
• Create component specifications to meet the customer requirements
• Establish and apply best practices from design to product launch, including supporting validation and testing

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience of power module design and assembly, including capacitor, current sensors, busbars, gate drive circuitry
• Experience with power electronics hands on testing and measurements
• Expertise in sub-system and electronics modeling and Simulation
• Knowledge and experience with quality tools, 6 Sigma black belt is preferred
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of motor control methodologies
• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering Degree, PhD preferred
• Knowledge of gate drive circuitry design and applied best practices
• Demonstrated critical thinking and technical problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of Si and SIC power devices and best practices
• Strong Knowledge of electric drive system
• Minimum 10 years' experience in automotive power electronics and circuit design, development, assembly, and validation
• Experience in PCB layout, understanding high voltage circuit design requirements and EMC considerations
• Experience in development of DFMEA, DVP, and Validation testing plan
• Experience with IPM and IM electric motors
• Be passionate about development of power electronics
• Experience in inverter power circuitry design and analysis
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Experience leading a project with cross functional team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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