We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Power Design Engineer to join our client's team in Rochester, NY. This is a 100% on-site role with our existing team of Engineers.
The Electrical Power Design Engineer role requires expertise in the design of analog and digital technologies, high-power voltage current applications, custom instrumentation development. In this role, you will create custom and improve upon designs for integration in diagnostics deployed primarily in scientific research laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design high-power voltage pulsers and waveform generators for scientific research applications.
- Develop fast electronics systems to support precise data acquisition and analysis.
- Design optical and x-ray framing cameras for capturing high-speed events.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power systems into research equipment.
- Optimize existing pulser designs for improved performance and reliability.
- Conduct research and development to advance the state-of-the-art in power electronics.
- Create custom instrumentation tailored to the specific needs of the scientific research community.
- Perform circuit simulations and analysis using tools such as PSpice and LTspice.
- Design high-voltage circuits and PCB layouts to meet project requirements.
- Utilize knowledge of RF circuits, switching elements, microstrip, transmission lines, analog and digital circuits.
- Apply control theory principles to enhance the precision and stability of pulser systems.
- Work with magnetic devices and circuits for specialized applications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, a related field, or Electrical Engineering. Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in designing high-power pulsed systems and switch-mode power electronics.
- Proficiency in RF circuit design, including experience with transistors, microstrip, and transmission lines.
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits, including signal processing.
- Expertise in high-voltage circuit design and PCB layout.
- Experience with simulation tools such as PSpice and LTspice.
- Familiarity with magnetic devices and circuits.
- Knowledge of control theory principles and their application.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.