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Sr. Electronics Engineer - LED Lighting Systems

Category: LED Electronics
Location: , WA

Details: Sr. Electronics Engineer - LED Lighting Systems
Location: Portland Oregon Metro Area
Be a part of the clean energy growth and expansion of the Solid State Lighting industry. Join us as a key member in the development of innovative products, applications, and interfaces. Our goal is to stimulate the widespread integration of energy efficient systems that reduce our carbon foot print while providing future generations with the means to reduce their heavy reliance on energy. Since 2000 we have been on the cutting edge of power management in the battery industry and now we are bringing new cutting edge innovation to LED technology.

As the Sr. Electronics Engineer - LED Lighting Systems you will lead the Design & Development of LED power supplies (including controls) for Solid State Lighting applications. This entails electrical design of the LED drive circuits with AC or DC input for voltage-controlled or current-controlled systems. Manage product development from concept through launch with cross-functional global team.

Bring your expertise to improve the energy efficiency of SSL systems while adding new features including color mixing and adaptive sensor control loops. You will work with a high level of technical expertise and independence to solve unique and complex technical problems. You will be a key project contributor and a project leader.

Your development activities include:

• Perform product design and development activities with a high degree of independence.
• Generate engineering documentation; specifications, schematics, PCB layouts, BOM and qualification reports
• Work with the regulatory agencies (e.g. UL, CE, FCC, and DOE) to obtain relevant approvals
• Perform/Support qualification tests related to electrical, thermal, EMC and environmental requirements.
• Be responsible from start to finish of new product development including product definition, design, parts selection, and qualification.
• Work closely with our manufacturing and quality department
• Interface with cross-functional departments: marketing, logistics, senior management, and external customers.

Requirements
-Demonstrated competencies in design of power electronics is a must
-Working knowledge of switched-mode power supplies; PFC, boost / buck / flyback
-Understanding of current and voltage waveforms in power conversion circuits
-Experience in power component selection and design of magnetic parts
-Must have significant experience in project leadership.
-Working knowledge of UL and EMI requirements for lighting systems and electronic power supplies
-Excellent written and oral skills
-Commitment to working independently and in a team environment
-BSEE degree required; MSEE strongly preferred.
-10 years design experience, 5 years + in SSL design
-Show demonstrated technical competence in Analog/Digital and microcontroller based designs
-Experience designing SSL systems.
-Experience managing product development from concept through launch
-Experience working with a cross-functional global development team.
-Experience working with the regulatory agencies (e.g. UL, CE, FCC, and DOE) to obtain relevant approvals is a plus
-Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Join a collaborative work environment at this small yet growing company.
Able to work extra hours with a "start-up" attitude and passion
Occasional travel to China
Must be willing to relocate to the Portland Oregon metro area.

We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits with the ability to earn performance bonus/equity
Send qualified, chronological resume to: resumes@permantech.com