Electronics Engineer

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. We continue to grow in our industry by ensuring all employees possess the following core competencies: customer focused, team player, engaged, ethical, strong communication skills, and works safely.

This position will be focusing primarily on our Reserve Power applications, which include telecommunications, IT, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), utilities and switchgear, security, emergency lighting and general electronics. Some of the reserve power brands include PowerSafe,DataSafe, and Genesis. Our extensive product range serves a variety of reserve power applications and consistently delivers the most effective, powerful and reliable batteries available.

Alpha Technologies Ltd. has an opportunity for a Power Electronics Engineer to join our Engineering group at our Burnaby facility.
Reporting to the Power Conversion Engineering Manager , the Power Electronics Engineer contributes in conceptualizing, designing, and developing high frequency switch mode power supplies using state-of-the-art and modern digital power conversion.

• Develop 100W to 20kW high frequency switch mode pfc AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power converters from concept to final products, using state-of-the-art digital power conversion topologies to achieve high efficiency, high power density and high performance (pfc, ZVS, current sharing, etc.).
• As a member of the Research and Development team you will be able to research and evaluate the feasibility of new technologies and provide direction on the modern topologies to be used in these new products.
• Contribute within engineering teams on a path of continual improvement; developing and improving standards and procedures to ensure we remain a leader in our industry.
• Design and select components of power converters, including transformers, inductors, embedded microcontrollers, MOSFETS, drivers, gate drive transformers, optical isolators.
• Design, model and simulate control and power circuits using simulation tools such as PCIM, PSpice, LTSpice, Simulink, Matlab.
• Develop and execute design verification testing, design evaluation, design margins, FMEA and analysis of product performance to meet electrical specifications and regulatory compliance.
• Perform design revisions and updates on new and existing products and assists in transferring designs to manufacturing, ensuring reliable and cost-effective production.
• Contribute to create theory of operations for all new projects.
• Develop and/or check and approve product lifecycle documents such as project charter, plan, concept design, product specification, schematics, PCB files, BOMS, design verification and validation test reports.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters Degree is preferred)
• Minimum 5 years experience in designing high performance and cost effective power conversion products for medium to high volume manufacturing is highly preferred
• Experience with power supply design requirements per international regulatory and product safety standards
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team and with minimal supervision
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel occasionally, including international travel
• Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

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EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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