Hardware Engineer - Magnetics

About the role

SEL's Magnetics Engineering team is expanding its ability to design, prototype, qualify and release transformers and other magnetic components. It is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to work with R&D, Manufacturing and Magnetics Engineering teams to develop new transformer designs, qualification methods and advanced test solutions. The role helps define performance requirements, influences design decisions and improves engineering processes, tools and test capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, analyze and validate magnetic components and electronic circuits, and lead hardware design reviews
• Lead development of magnetic component, hardware and system-level specifications
• Develop and review test plans, run or oversee testing, analyze results and document findings
• Maintain project plans, schedules and labor estimates, and manage or lead moderate-complexity hardware projects
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing
• Mentor and direct associate engineers and technicians

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
• 6+ years of experience in at least two of: transformer, inductor or coiled component design; analog circuit design and simulation; digital design with microprocessors/microcontrollers or PLDs; power supply design; statistical analysis with JMP or similar; electromagnetic, timing or signal integrity simulation (e.g. Ansys); engineering analysis with Mathcad, MATLAB or Python
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others, strong documentation skills, teamwork and adaptability
• US citizen; satisfactory background check; negative drug test results preferred

Required skills

• Analog and digital circuit design and simulation (LTSpice)
• Transformer design, switch mode power supply design, industrial controls, 3-phase power systems and electric utility telecommunications (preferred)
• Statistical analysis with JMP, electromagnetic simulation with Ansys, and analysis with Mathcad, MATLAB or Python

What we offer

• Pay range of $100,600 - $148,700 annually, depending on experience and level
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs