·         Provide technical leadership in the design of power electronics controls for power conversion systems. Expertise in hardware, firmware and software.

·         Development dynamic simulations or power conversion system for the purpose of analyzing and designing control systems.

·         Specify control algorithms for software implementation in power converters for customer applications. Work closely with software engineers for implementation and testing of algorithms.

·         Author requirements and test plans pertaining to the dynamic controls of power conversion systems.  Development of control architecture of power conversion to meet customer requirements.

·         Specify control components and power electronic components for customer applications.

·         Interface to sales and marketing for generating specifications and evaluation technical feasibility of customer requirements.

·         Provide technical expertise to support current products and in the development of new products.

·         Has authority to define capital equipment needs and prepare appropriate budgets.

·         Has authority to schedule and meet with customers.

·         Follow company purchasing authorization procedures.

EDUCATION: BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Power Electronics is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: At least 8-10 years of technical experience power electronic controls systems design.  Design experience in Photovoltaic Converters is desirable

·         Strong technical background in power electronics, control systems, power converters, electric utility power quality analysis or in systems integration of high power electronics with no less experience than 8 years experience.

·         Significant design experience in control systems for power conversion equipment.

·         Experience using commercial control systems simulation and analysis tools.

·         Excellent customer interaction capability.

·         Excellent computer skills are essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·         Strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to author technical documents and proposals.

(1)    Physical Activities:

Standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

(2)    Level of Physical Requirements:

Sedentary-light work to occasional medium work.

(3)    Level of Visual Acuity:

Clerical, computer design, inspection, professional.

(4)    Environmental Conditions:

Inside and outside environment, exposure to computer CRT, exposure to high power and magnetic fields.

·         Written and oral communications with marketing and engineering.

·         Written and oral communication with customers or potential customers.