
Design Engineer - Power Conversion
Caterpillar Brazil, Chicago, IL, United States
* Develop test plans, validation procedures, and documentation to ensure functional and performance compliance, taking full ownership of the assigned task.* Design, model, simulate power electronics systems.* Designing prototype, debugging, and fault analysis for power electronic systems hardware (Inverters/converters) , and optimize.* Collaborate with design engineers to ensure smooth transition from design to validation and production.* Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate design.* Utilize laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, etc.) to conduct detailed analysis and root cause investigations.* Perform design validation under various operating conditions (temperature, voltage, load profile, EMI/EMC).* Interface with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams for design for testability (DFT) and design for manufacturing (DFM).* Maintain rigorous safety protocols during high-voltage testing activities* **Analytical Thinking:** Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.* **Effective Communications:** Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.* **Managing Multiple Priorities:** Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.* **Technical Excellence:** Working knowledge knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. + **Hands-on experience with converter/inverter prototyping, test benches, and debugging.** + **Strong understanding of DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters, magnetics, and control algorithms.** + **Proficiency in using lab instruments and data acquisition tools.** + **Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or LTspice.** + **Experience with standards and compliance (UL, IEC, ISO) for power electronics systems.*** **Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:** Extensive experience and knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.* **Product Design - MFG:** Extensive experience and knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.* **Product Testing:** Working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering* Experience with automated test systems.* Understanding of EMI/EMC testing, thermal design, and environmental validation.* Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller-based converter control.* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\** 401(k) savings plans\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\** Health Lifestyle Programs\** Employee Assistance Program\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\** Career Development\** Incentive bonus\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement
#J-18808-Ljbffr
#J-18808-Ljbffr