Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer

Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. They serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. They position themselves as partners in power projects, offering lifecycle support and working to deliver faster than average industry timelines.

Website: https://ayr.energy

About The Role

As a senior power electronics engineer, you’ll shape the architecture and delivery of high-performance converters and protection systems, driving innovation in efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability. Our integrated model of combining advanced engineering, tight supply-chain control, and exceptional service empowers you to build resilient solutions that restore reliability and control to the operators who keep the world energized.

What You'll Do

Architect, design, build and industrialize power converter hardware for use in grid and energy product applications
Architect and model new power electronics topologies that have superior performance
Have start to finish ownership of hardware – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and production
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, PCB layout, firmware, manufacturing and testing teams to validate and manufacture Ayr products
Define and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testing.

Qualifications

First Principles Thinking
Strong understanding of power converter topologies – both theory and practical design
5 or more years of relevant hands-on hardware experience in design and industrialization of power converter products
Experience with high voltage power semiconductor selection (IGBTs, Si/SiC/GaN MOSFET’s, and diodes), design of gate drive and analog/digital sensing circuits
Solid understanding of the theory and application of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors (film, ceramic and electrolytic) for high voltage and high frequency power conversion
Knowledge of basic control theory and experience with embedded programming
Extensive hands-on experience with advanced digital and HV circuit bring-up and troubleshooting
Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements; EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communications in English

What We Offer

Collaborative work environment
Challenging problems to solve
Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Equity package
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