Senior Firmware Engineer, Power Electronics - Contractor

Description

American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc. has an opening for a Senior Firmware Engineer, Power Electronics contractor in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Job Summary:

The Senior Firmware Engineer, Power Electronics - Contractor is responsible for working on systems consisting of converters, inverters, and chargers. The individual designs and implements digital control, system operations, and communications for the power systems. This individual contributes to the advancement of the organization's power electronics technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control algorithms for digital control of 3 ph grid tied power electronics systems, including converters and inverters at very high switching frequency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Design, test, and debug firmware solutions to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Prove design concepts through a combination of computer simulation and physical implementation and testing.
• Provide high level firmware design and define the roles of each subsystem.
• Optimize firmware algorithms to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Work with System and Electronic Engineers for fault analysis and its mitigation.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of firmware designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during product development.
• Provide input to the documentation team and review technical documents as required.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing firmware for power electronics systems.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in developing control algorithms for power electronics systems.
• Experience developing communication interface using CAN and RS-485 Modbus.
• Experience developing device drivers and execute a tight interrupt loop in bare metal implementation.
• Proficient in C and python as well as modeling in MATLAB.
• Experience with embedded systems, ARM microcontrollers, and digital signal processors.
• Experience with power electronics circuitry and control techniques.
• Experience using software development tools and version control systems.
• Proven record and ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Detail oriented, innovative, and driven to achieve excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looks for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits a strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or