Electrical Hardware Engineer

Overview

Design, develop, test, and support variable speed drives and power electronics systems.

Key Responsibilities

• vsd design
• pcb design
• component selection
• prototype testing
• compliance testing
• failure analysis

Tasks

-Supporting the company’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001 and customer requirements) -Creating and maintaining documentation: BOMs, harness drawings, ECNs/EDNs, test procedures, and design packages -Ensuring compliance with UL, CE, IEC 61800-5-1, and IEEE 519 standards for variable speed drives -Resolving failure issues and identifying root causes; qualify alternate components for obsolete or supply-chain constrained parts -Conducting/overseeing prototype builds for compliance to specifications, efficiency, and reliability -Selecting components (IGBTs, SiC/MOSFETs, gate drivers, magnetics, sensors, protection circuits) for drive applications -Creating electrical schematics and PCBAs for power stage, control boards, and gate driver circuits -Troubleshooting and refining prototypes/final products for power density, thermal, and manufacturability targets -Developing mathematical models of motor-drive systems to guide design and validation -Collaborating with Product Management and Procurement to drive cost reductions and performance improvements -Developing and executing VSD performance verification test plans (efficiency, harmonic distortion, thermal, EMI/EMC) -Analyzing failure modes, reliability, and drive performance improvements -Coordinating with external labs for compliance (safety, EMC/EMI, efficiency testing) -Managing prototype procurement, supplier quoting, ordering, and material inspection -Designing Altium-based wire harnesses and cabling for drive systems, including BOM generation and routing optimization -Have the ability to model motor-drive systems for design and validation. -Evaluating and introducing new power semiconductors, passive components, manufacturing techniques, and design tools -Providing sustaining engineering support for existing VSD products and addressing field-return/production issues -Training and mentoring junior engineers on PCB, harness design, and VSD development practices -Designing, developing, and testing variable speed drives, motor control circuits, and power electronic systems

Requirements

• altium
• matlab
• vsd
• ee degree
• 8+ years
• iso 9001

What You Bring

-Desired to have experience in training junior engineers on PCB and VSD development practices. -Good to have exposure to managing prototype procurement, supplier quoting, and material inspection. -Have prior experience in Root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and qualification of alternate components. -Have understanding AC/DC motor types, control algorithms (FOC, V/f), and drive topologies. -Preferred to have experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar for system-level modeling. -Have experience in BOM creation, ECNs/EDNs, test procedures, and design packages. -Preferred to have experience in introducing new semiconductors, passive components, and design tools. -Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years relevant experience -Have experience in designing variable speed drives (VSDs), motor control circuits, and power stages. -Be proficient in tools like Altium Designer for PCB and harness design. -Have experience in developing and executing test plans for efficiency, harmonic distortion, thermal, and EMI/EMC. -Good to have experience in Altium-based harness and cabling design, routing optimization. -Desired to have experience in handling compliance testing for safety, EMC/EMI, and efficiency. -Have understanding ISO 9001 and customer-specific quality requirements. -Be familiar with UL, CE, IEC 61800-5-1, IEEE 519, and EMI/EMC requirements. -Have experience in creating schematics and PCB layouts for control boards and gate driver circuits. -Preferred to have experience in working with Product Management and Procurement for cost reduction. -Have exposure to debugging prototypes and final products for power density, thermal, and manufacturability. -Have knowledge of IGBTs, SiC/MOSFETs, gate drivers, magnetics, sensors, and protection circuits.

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Benefits

-Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities -Safety net of life insurance and disability programs -Comprehensive private medical care options -Tailored financial programs -Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day -Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Baker Hughes

-Specializing in oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production, the company has a history of pioneering new technologies. -Notable for innovations like the world's first automated drilling system, the company has been at the forefront of optimizing energy operations. -The company is integral to major global projects, from large-scale energy exploration to developing critical infrastructure. -Has built a reputation for solving complex challenges, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. -In recent years, the company has expanded its portfolio to include digital solutions, automation, and advanced analytics. -Has contributed significantly to global energy transitions, developing cutting-edge solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability.

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