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Senior High Voltage Power Supply Design Engineer

Job Summary:
The Automation Systems Division (ASD), located in Alameda, CA designs and manufactures distribution level voltage controller products to automate Electrical Utilities distribution systems. Controller products include microprocessor-based controls used in power distribution automation applications, including capacitor controls, source transfer controls, electronics fuses, switchgear controls, as well as patented peer-to-peer feeder restoration systems. In this position, you will report to the Manger-Electronics Hardware, ASD. The work associated with the position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Design in OrCAD, simulate, and troubleshoot analog power supplies: High voltage-high current systems, down to printed circuit power supplies. Must have proven track record of design and development with 600V/1000A/5kHz power supplies
Power supply design and measurement experience: Buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback (and variants) topologies
Knowledge of filter theory and operation of active and passive analog filters, crystal circuits, and analog circuit tuning
Circuit analysis using MathCAD, Matlab Simulink, VisSim, and ICAP (Spice)
Proficient with DMM, oscilloscope, network analyzer, signal generator, impedance analyzer, spectrum analyzer, data acquisition
DFT_ Design for test. Track record of taking a product from prototype phase through manufacturing stability and cost reduction phases
DFM- Design for manufacturing, including familiarity LabView systems, component engineering, and VALOR schematic analysis
Write functional specifications, power supply test plans and design documentation
Define systems-level product qualification testing, life testing, and in-process manufacturing inspection to ensure reliability requirements are met for life of the products
First idea through post-manufacturing product support experience necessary.

Qualifications(at a minimum, you must have the following):
BS degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
10+ years experience with analog and power circuits, and high voltage power supplies for industrial controls in the 600V-1000A- 5kHz range
Working knowledge of analog and digital interface circuitry, isolation methods, transformer design, and filtering
Ability to design and develop high voltage supplies to interface both with digital circuits and systems, including hybrid and multi-chip systems, for use in the electric power grid. Emissions and immunity knowledge, and design techniques for mitigation required
Experience using high voltage bench and test equipment and procedures according to industry safety standards
Experience writing test and measurement programs for initial power supply design prove-out, considering EMI/EMC
Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and productive with minimal direct supervision, and able to work with cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations. Ability to come up to speed quickly with designs already in progress required.
Must be able to do accurate, repeatable analog test and measurement, organize and record data, and analyze it at a systems level
Proven track record designing and building cost effective power supplies and power conversion equipment, preferably in the electric power utilities market
Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and flexible, hands-on engineer with knowledge of various manufacturing methods. Must be a subject matter expert on multi-discipline engineering projects and be able to quickly produce working prototypes during design phase
Occasional travel may be required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and must have ability to quickly write and revise project documentation.

Relevant Experience Required:
10+ years of experience with industrial power supply design and development.

Pay Rate: $40.00-$50.00/Hour - D.O.E.
Location: Alameda, CA
This is a temporary contract assignment lasting up to 6 months.

For consideration please submit your resume as a word document and salary requirements to Ana Briones - abriones@westvalley.com

• Compensation: $40.00-$50.00/Hour - D.O.E.
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