What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Power Electronics Engineer position at Yank Technologies, Inc.?
Yank Technologies, Inc. is a wireless power startup in Brooklyn, New York. We develop long-range, high power wireless charging technology. Safe. Simple. No contact required. With patented antenna and amplifier developments in resonant inductive technology, we provide a scalable solution for variable ranges of power and distances. We have multiple automotive, industrial, and space customers for a range of applications, such as wirelessly charging robotic vehicles and vehicle interior electronics.
The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will design, analyze, and improve our wireless charging amplifier, DC-DC converter, and AC-DC converter systems for key product verticals that are advancing into production. This role is hands-on and will involve power electronics development along with cross-discipline and cross-functional working with other team members. Reporting to the CTO, this leader will have an early hands-on experience to lead the growth of a startup in the wireless charging ecosystem across a wide range of future products that greatly impact people’s lives.
Competitive compensation includes a base salary, healthcare benefits, and stock options in the company.
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Power Electronics Engineer are as follows:
- Lead subsystem developments for high-frequency switching power amplifiers, AC/DC, & DC-DC converter tasks for selected projects that are advancing into production
- Develop and implement new circuit designs for new high-power-density DC-DC converters, amplifier configurations, and receiver AC/DC converters based on application specific project requirements
- Research, fabricate, test, analyze, and implement new amplifier configurations for various operational environments
- Collaborate with other engineering team members on EMC/EMI compliance, thermal, manufacturing, and mechanical developments that improve full-system reliability, increase performance, and reduce cost
- Routinely update the CTO on project status, project improvements, and other recommendations
Qualifications Required
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 years of full-time experience in power electronics design
- 3 years of full-time product development experience
- Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, analyzing, debugging, and manufacturing power electronics systems in multi-megahertz frequencies using SiC/GaN power semiconductors.
- Expert in PCB design, EMC/EMI compliance, and thermal analysis for high power electronic systems
- Excellent oral and written communication
- US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, make effective and timely decisions, solve problems, and facilitate organizational and procedural changes
- Passion for creating a wireless world where the state of your battery is not a concern but a mere afterthought
Qualifications Preferred
- PhD in Electrical Engineering
- Prior experience in automotive, power tools, or aerospace industries
- Prior experience designing MHz switching converter designs
- Prior experience leading other engineering team members
- Prior experience at a startup