What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Invertor Technical Specialist position at ALTEN Technology USA?
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000 experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Job Description:The Power Inverter Module Innovation Leader will be responsible for the activities related to Power Electronics components (i.e. inverters, converters and charging devices) designs and development.This position requires the candidate to be a subject matter expert on related power electronics topic, and follow corporate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process, ensure and document aligned requirements, make assessment on the technology; it also entails working with Client internal production team, Program Management Organization (POM) team, advanced purchasing team, cost engineering team, power electronics suppliers, and testing labs to ensure requirements and specifications are followed, as well as industry best practice design features and processes, are implemented.This position requires design experience, understanding of component hardware circuitry and failure modes, and understanding the manufacturing process.Additionally, this position will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of documentation outlining best practices supporting STLA internal continuous improvement initiatives and the development of product technology roadmaps.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical / Mechatronics / Systems /Mechanical Engineering8 years of experience in high voltage/high power/electric vehicle environments Power electronics/electrical models and simulation experience3 years of Power Inverter/Traction Inverter development experienceDemonstrable familiarity of power electronics and devicesUnderstand engineering protocols, design specifications and standardsUnderstand component HW circuitry and failure modesGood technical knowledge in applications engineering and product design/development (specifically within an automotive context)Good working level knowledge of DVP&R and DFMEAGood analytical, problem-solving skills and methodologyFamiliar with Power Electronics analysis and simulations toolsHighly motivated and self-starterDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentAbility to interface professionally with key customers, cross-functional teams and all levels ofpersonnel/managementStrong verbal and written communication skills Able to manage multiple responsibilities, one's own time while being mindful of deadlines Must be task oriented, detail oriented, and accurate with work.Preferred Qualifications:Master or Ph. D. of Science in Electrical EngineeringPower electronics specifications expertise in Electric motor and powertrain controls experiencePrinted Circuit Board (PCB) design and fabrication experienceSemi-conductor manufacturing knowledgeALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Salary : $48 - $50