Power Electronics Engineer MS Ph D Required KNOXVLLE TN Multi Contract Opportunity
Posted on Apr 09, 2024
Last activity 4 days ago
Volkswagen Group
Knoxville, Tennessee Area, United States
70.0K - 95.0K per year
Automotive
Contract
Job Overview
Years of Experience:
3+ years
Qualification:
PhD
Business Functions:
ER&D
Job Closes On:
May 02, 2025
Core Skills:
Soft Skills:
Job Description
The Power Electronics Engineer role will be responsible to understand VW Group's strategic R&D projects with an eye toward advancing them to the next level. This role is also responsible to carry out strategic technology development through partnerships for electrification. This role will be part of a team building Proof of Concepts and interfacing with both internal and external partners.Collaborate with project team to develop functional, validation and characterization test procedures for electrical/electronic componentsDesign systems with architectures and interfaces that safely and effectively meet requirementsSupport the development and optimization of electrical/electronics componentsContribute to complex, electrical-mechanical-software-controls engineering effortsSystematically track the most current and innovative technology trendsWork closely with engineers in order to asses and summarize new technologies and innovationsWork closely with suppliers and test labs to plan and track the progress
Job Requirements
- Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
- Experience in developing personal work plans and goals
- Ability to work effectively in a highly dynamic and diverse environment
- Technology evaluation methodsEducation And Skills Requirements
- MS, ME, or PhD in Power Electronics strongly preferred
- 3+ years of industry experience or equivalent
- Strong electromechanical fundamentals
- Electronics packaging technologies and materials
- Parasitic simulation
Job Responsibilities
- The Power Electronics Engineer role will be responsible to understand VW Group's strategic R&D projects with an eye toward advancing them to the next level. This role is also responsible to carry out strategic technology development through partnerships for electrification. This role will be part of a team building Proof of Concepts and interfacing with both internal and external partners.
- Collaborate with project team to develop functional, validation and characterization test procedures for electrical/electronic components
- Design systems with architectures and interfaces that safely and effectively meet requirements
- Support the development and optimization of electrical/electronics components
- Contribute to complex, electrical-mechanical-software-controls engineering efforts
- Systematically track the most current and innovative technology trends
- Work closely with engineers in order to asses and summarize new technologies and innovations
- Work closely with suppliers and test labs to plan and track the progress
Volkswagen Group
Average 1-2 weeks
651.0K Employees
Braunschweig Area, Germany
Automotive
70.0K - 95.0K per year
Company Overview
Volkswagen Group is an automobile manufacturer. They design, manufacture, and distribute passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, engines, and turbomachinery. The company also offers related services, including financing, leasing, and fleet management. They engage in the production and sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The firm also develops vehicles and components for the brands of the group. They operate through the following segments Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Power Engineering, and Financial Services. The Passenger Cars segment covers the development of vehicles and engines, the production and sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and the corresponding genuine parts business. The Commercial Vehicles segment covers the development, production, and sale of light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, and the corresponding genuine parts business and related services.
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