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Job Information
Job title

Electronic Design Engineer - Power Electronics

Company John Deere
Wage Not specified
Location United States, North Dakota, Fargo
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/10/2008
Description
For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com

Our Company



Sophisticated equipment requires sophisticated electronic systems. At Phoenix International, a John Deere company, we provide them. We have perfected the industrial art of putting delicate, complex electronics into equipment that has to operate under the roughest imaginable conditions. Highway, agriculture, heavy construction - these industries require equipment that's not only tough, but smart. In short, we provide the brains and make sure they work no matter how bumpy the road is.



Our Employees



With a strong technological focus, over 200 engineers give Phoenix International imposing engineering design capabilities. We look for people who are smart, inventive, passionate about their work, and able to effectively communicate with the customer and every department along the way as the product goes from concept to reality.



The Work Environment



The work environment is casual yet carefully designed to meet your needs. You will be able to focus intense concentration on your projects, as well as have easy access to a wealth of knowledge. Large projects are team based and structured, but regardless of the size of your project, you will be part of a culture that encourages cooperation and the sharing of ideas.



The Location



You will work on-site at Phoenix International's New Product Introduction Center, which is nestled in North Dakota State University's Research and Technology Park in Fargo. The technology park, which houses more than a dozen groups, is a place for university research and industry to leverage and combine their strengths in pursuit of new technologies and advanced applications.



Also a home to other high-tech companies such as Microsoft, Fargo, North Dakota, boasts a cost of living lower than the national average. Forbes magazine ranked the Fargo-Moorhead metro area fourth out of 168 small metro areas in the nation to do business and advance careers. North Dakota was ranked the safest state by the Morgan Quitno Press Safest and Most Dangerous State Awards and is a great place for families and working professionals.



The Position



Phoenix International is looking for anElectronic Design Engineer - Power Electronics. We will consider candidates with a range of mid career to senior level experience. As an Electronic Design Engineer of Power Electronics, you will develop new embedded controls and power electronics within a team environment. In this position, you will also:

Design new products and/or develop existing products that meet customer required features and functions, have minimum labor and material costs, and meet established reliability and quality requirements.
Work closely with other project team members, to ensure the final combined product has compatible software, electronic hardware, and mechanical hardware which functions properly together and performs at levels specified.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Quality Assurance on Cross-Functional Teams, as needed, to optimize designs for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
Work with other engineering personnel to establish design parameters and ensure electronic designs comply with Design Validation Specifications and Product Specifications.
Maintain design documentation for each design in a neat and organized fashion for review by other engineering personnel.
Review the design calculations of others to ensure proper application of design techniques.
Plan, coordinate, perform product design, testing and/or analysis work.
Participate or lead in the resolution of production technical issues. Work with Manufacturing Engineering and outside suppliers as needed to identify and rectify manufacturing, component or assembly problems.
Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.
Travel on a limited basis.



Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power electronics is desired.
Required Skills & Experience

Knowledge and exposure to hardware design.
5+ years of commercial design experience in an Engineering field related to power electronics and/or electric machines.
Experience in power electronics design for motor controls.
Desired Skills and Experience

Significant experience in the design of embedded controls and power electronics.
Significant experience and knowledge of testing, manufacturing, quality control and marketing requirements.
Experience with engineering tools (i.e. electronic simulation), systems and databases.
Experience with power electronics for a variety of DC voltage levels (up to 1000 Vdc) and power levels (up to 50 kW).
System knowledge of hybrid vehicles.
Experience in power electronics design for DC-DC converters.df-tc

Experience/Skills
See above

Other desired skills:
Electronic Design Engineer - Power Electronics
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