Power Electronics Engineer

 

K2 Energy Solutions, Inc., a leading battery technology company, has a career opportunity for a power electronics engineer in Henderson, Nevada.  The successful candidate will work in a team environment composed of Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical engineers developing cutting edge battery management products.  The power electronics engineer is responsible for developing, designing, and troubleshooting the electronic components required to operate K2’s battery management systems.  The job will require a significant amount of domestic and international travel.

 

Job Requirements

  Up to two years of hands on experience in at least three of the functional areas listed in the qualifications section below.   System design and simulation of power electronic circuits from 0.1 to 20 kW using IGBT and MOSFET power devices; Printed circuit board (PCB) design; Electrical/Mechanical/Thermal design and layout design of power conversion assemblies The ability to understand firmware in current product lines and industry standards. Experienced in the design and development of applications with high voltage DC Work with other team members, including Operations, QA, and Sales and Marketing, to ensure timely delivery of projects. Thorough knowledge of computer and online tools to enhance productivity. Have an general  knowledge of how batteries are manufactured, how they function, and how they are used. Possess job skills that include: high energy & a strong work ethic (the job requires more than 40 hours per week), leadership skills, “hands-on” approach, knowledge of industrial equipment, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, data driven decision making, a strong desire to learn, the ability to work independently, excellent team skills, and the ability to drive a project to completion. Willing to relocate to the Henderson, NV area. 

 

Qualifications

  Education – BS/BSE or higher in Electrical Engineering.

  Functional Experience Areas

  Experience in real-time embedded systems, device drivers, communication protocols, and hardware and software integration.

  Battery Pack Balancing, Firmware, and Controls Design – hands on experience developing and producing pack circuit boards, balancing circuits, and/or control circuits.  Experience writing firmware for pack control functions.

  Development Language /Tools - C/C++, ARM Assembly, TMS470 Assembly, TI C Compiler (DSP), Visual C++, 8051/ AVR MCU Assembly Language, Flash Programming.

  Operating Systems/Target Platform:- Linux, HP-UX, NT/XP Windows, TI TMS320C203 DSP

  Communication Protocols - USB, I2C/SMBus, CANBus, GPIB, SPI, TCP/IP, RS232, RS422/485

  Hardware Engineering - Understanding of and implementing Analog and Digital Designs, FPGA Design (Desirable but not required), Optimization, and Manipulation.

  Personal Skills Commitment – is dedicated to achieving goals and is loyal to the company and work team.  Gets the job done when it needs to be done.  Sees even tough assignments through to the end. Collaboration – Works effectively with others in pursuit of common goals.  Has the ability to establish, nurture and maintain excellent work relationships across organizational boundaries.  Works proactively to break down barriers to achieve success. Leadership – Has the ability to influence, motivate & inspire others.  Models openness, honesty, fairness and integrity.  Recognizes and rewards good performance.  Takes the lead when appropriate. Coachability – Responds well to constructive criticism and coaching.  Has an attitude of continually striving to learn from others so as to gain the knowledge and skills required to achieve results. Communication – Uses active listening skills.  Uses forms of communication appropriate to the situation.  Skilled in technical writing.

 

The Company

 

K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. is pushing the boundaries of existing battery technologies to bring advanced battery systems to market.  These markets include EV, HEV, PHEV, large energy storage, portable and mobile power, medical, military, and aerospace applications.  The Company is headquartered in Henderson, NV and has operations in China.  Product offerings include NiCd, NiMH, Li-ion, and large format lithium iron phosphate batteries, packs, and systems.