Power Electronics Engineer (Sr. or Principal)

OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American business of OSRAM GmbH of Germany, one of the world's largest lighting manufacturers and part of the Siemens family of companies. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of lighting products and precision materials and components for business and industry, consumers, for the automotive industry, and for the computer, aerospace and other major industries worldwide. It employs about 11,350 people in North America and is headquartered in Danvers, Mass.

OSRAM SYLVANIA has 22 manufacturing plants, one equipment assembly operation and twelve research and development laboratories, along with a network of sales offices and distribution centers serving all of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Most of the company's products are marketed in North and South America under the SYLVANIA or OSRAM brand name.


Power Electronics Design Engineer working on developing new products (electronic ballasts) and processes for Electronic Control Systems. Will work with a high level of technical creativity and would solve unique and complex technical problems with little assistance. Will be a key project contributor, and a project leader with accountability for specific project results.

Position Requirements
- Requires proficiency in power electronics & control, design, analysis,
bread-boarding and testing.
- Perform product design and development activities with a high degree of
independence.
- Responsible from start to finish of new product development including product definition, design, parts selection and qualification.
- Requires proficiency is software simulation tools.
- Working knowledge of lighting system requirements and electronic ballast
design is desirable.
- Proficiency in the software design and implementation of micro-controller
based systems (with emphasis on programming languages such as C and assembly)
is desirable.
- Must be familiar with EMC / EMI requirements.
- Perform reliability studies on products and components to assure product quality and life.
- Requires project leadership skills with good understanding of product
development processes.
- Requires good oral and written communication skills, and working in team
environments.
- Contribute to cross-functional project team composed of electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop products from concept into production
- Preparation of product documentation and specifications for manufacturing operations, product testing, qualification and regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrating creativity to support innovation & technology development.
- Interfacing with cross-functional departments: marketing, manufacturing,
quality and senior management, and external customers.
- Managing product development, planning, coordinating, and reporting.
- Supporting continuous improvement of products and processes.
- Serve as technical lead and professional mentor to less senior electrical engineers and interns.
- Perform other tasks as required such as, failure analysis, and some technician support functions.
Education and Experience Requirements

Senior Engineer: BSEE with 5+ yrs experience, MSEE preferred with 2+ yrs experience. Principal Engineer: Senior Engineer + Experience + Demonstrated Results.
Power Electronics major preferred.


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