Power Electronics Engineer

Indigo Technologies seeks a talented Power Electronics Engineer to join our growing team of mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and design engineers in developing the next generation of electrified mobility. We are looking for innovative, self-motivated engineers to help us take our in-wheel propulsion and active suspension system to a production ready product. Applicants need a solid background in high reliability electronics design, PCB layout, and the ability to connect scope probes behind a vehicle dashboard while upside down.

PEE Responsibilities

• Assist in development of motor drives
• Powerstage and gate drive design
• Testing and validation of designs
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis
• DFMEA and compliance analysis
• Design and development of vehicle electrical system
• Low voltage controls
• Low power charging
• Wire harness design
• Assist in the design and development of powertrain component test stands
• High fidelity sensing circuits
• High voltage safety for operators and lab personnel

Some of the Basics

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on motion control.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar field.
• Knowledge and familiarity of working at voltages >300VDC.
• Power levels >10KW, High Voltage >50V
• FOC - Field Oriented Control
• SIC (Silicon Carbide), Gallium Nitride, MOSFET, IGBT
• Competent skills using a schematic capture and PCB development tool.
• Competency with a variety of electrical and electronics testing tools: DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and power analyzer.
• Troubleshooting of complex electronics systems; motor controls, vehicle systems.
• Soldering, crimping, and wiring.
• Competence in embedded system software developed in C.

Other Valuable Experience

• Automotive or aerospace electronic design.
• 3-phase motor drives and motor position sensing techniques.
• Industry certification testing; high voltage, ISO, and SAE standards.
• Light mechanical fabrication.
• Altium Schematic Capture and PCB Layout.

Indigo Technologies offers competitive salaries, stock options, flexible hours, and a 401K plan.

We support a diverse engineering team, knowing that innovation truly thrives with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

If you are excited about meeting the challenges of Indigo Tech’s vision of electrified mobility, please send your resume to careers@indigotech.com.