About the Role
As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will be providing a wide variety of technical support tasks using a combination of advanced engineering principles and techniques. In this role, you will design and develop the next generation of audio hardware for use in amplifiers traditionally sold under the Crown / JBL brands.
What You Will Do
- Work with a team of engineers of various disciplines to design and develop high power audio amplifiers and power supplies. Participate in technical design reviews and advise on all aspects of product design.
- Perform testing, troubleshooting and debugging of hardware designs to ensure products meet design requirements.
- Conduct research and development for new technologies and products.
- Research and review competitive products, technologies, and intellectual property.
- Release and maintain controlled documents in Harman's documentation system.
- Assist with sustaining activities for existing amplifier products.
What You Need
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of experience; alternatively, Master's Degree in the above-mentioned field and 2 years of experience in research and product development.Design skills in at least one of the following fields : Power Electronics, Power Supplies, Analog / Digital Electronics design.Experience working with a variety of power converter applications and topologies including, but not limited to :AC / DC and DC / DC converters
Power Factor Correction (PFC)Resonant and Quasi-resonant converts (SRC, LLC, LCC, etc)Flyback, full-bridge, half-bridge, forward, buck, boost, etcControl systems designTest skills including usage of equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, programmable power supplies / electronic loads, etc.Proficiency with circuit simulations tools such as Simplis, LTspice, etcExperience and / or knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout practices.What is Nice to Have
Previous Professional or Consumer Audio / Video experience. Knowledge of professional audio systems (public address, cinema, sound reinforcement, etc.)Experience and / or knowledge in PWM Class D switching amplifier design including :Feedback and power stage simulation / design.
Protection schemes.Thermal design experience related to power semiconductors for both natural and forced air convection including thermal interfacing and dissipation.Transformer / magnetic design knowledge and / or experience.Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and thorough knowledge of design for EMC.What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX ( 4 - 5 days per week)Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition ReimbursementAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal developmentLI - Remote
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Salary Ranges : $ 87,750 - $ 128,700
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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