Hardware Engineer

Actalent - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing motor control power electronics throughout the product development lifecycle. This entry-level position involves collaboration with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers to translate designs into production while providing technical guidance to support project schedules and product costs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop motor control power electronics from concept to production.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure successful product integration.
• Provide technical guidance to support project schedules and product costs.
• Utilize appropriate tools and resources for design conception, analysis, testing, and verification.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, including Hardware, Software, Mechanical, and Application teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's degree with specialization in motor control electronics preferred.
• 0-3+ years of experience in analog/digital circuit design and power electronics.
• Proficiency with PSPICE circuit simulation software, PCB schematic capture, and layout tools.
• Experience in designing Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) and Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuits.
• Experience with microcontroller/DSP-based hardware development for motor control applications.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written, and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with designing electronics for HVAC or appliance industries.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro and Altium.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes and power supplies.