Power Electronics R&D Engineer

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

Power Electronics Design Engineer

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd. is seeking a power electronics engineer to join our advanced Milan M. Jovanović Power Electronics Lab, located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Your motivation, creativity, and results-oriented attitude will contribute to achieving our mission: providing innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and verify your ideas to enhance the performance of next-generation power electronics across various applications. These applications include on-board charging converters, EV traction inverters, charging stations, wind and solar inverters, and energy storage. Collaboration with global teams, interaction with suppliers, conference participation, and research publication in technical venues will also be part of your journey.

Role and Responsibilities

· Design and develop power electronics systems and solutions for automotive and industrial applications.

· Conduct feasibility studies in simulation, assess the performance of power electronics systems.

· Design, build and verify hardware in various testing conditions.

· Develop and optimize control algorithms for power electronics system.

· Develop new approaches and conduct interdisciplinary research to enhance power electronics system performance in terms of efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability.

· Translate application requirements into power electronics specifications.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical and software engineers.

Basic Skills and Experience

· Knowledge of electronics circuit develop concepts, analog and digital electronics, fundamental RF electronics circuit, power losses, semiconductor device basics, etc.

· Understand fundamental electromagnetic theory including magnetic circuits, Maxwell equations, skin and proximity effect, etc.

· Hardware experience including PCB layout design, prototyping and test.

· Experience in simulation tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, Simplis, PLECS, LTSPICE etc.

· Excellent hands-on and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

· Experience with power electronics development for AC/DC, DC/DC and inverter systems.

· Strong knowledge of power electronics concepts (topologies, building blocks, parasitic effects, EMI, losses, and partial discharge).

· Experience with magnetic components design and development, inductors, transformers, filters, etc.