Power Electronics Engineer

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance. 

About the Role:
Fermilab is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer within our Power Electronics Systems Department.  This person under general directions this position plans and performs engineering tasks which includes research, design, and development of medium to large engineering projects or portions of large projects in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, and standards, and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders.  Assignments typically include: equipment design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, coordination of manpower required to manufacture, and install/test projects.

What your day-to-day as a Power Electronics Engineer at Fermilab will look like:

• Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations. Develops designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project.
• Develops specifications, designs, and documents for complex and perhaps major engineering design solutions. Work involves applying a variety of standard to moderately complex engineering techniques to assignments which have clear and specified objectives.
• Plans medium to large projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status. Estimates manpower, schedules work, coordinates and directs technicians.
• Takes a lead role in procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
• Assists with or leads the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations.
• With oversight, may review and approve work before resources are committed, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
• With review and approval of supervisor, commits hardware and financial resources, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
• Serves on or leads safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
• Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or less senior engineers, as assigned. Coordinates and/or supervises technicians and other engineers, as assigned.
• May participate in technical conferences and publication.
• May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor’s in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Analog Circuits; Control Theory; Programmable Logic (such as FPGA or CPLD).
• Skills in: Test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, function generators); Circuit Analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to: Lead projects, Work as part of a team; learn and apply new concepts.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficient in application of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of phased-controlled power supplies, switch-mode power supplies; high voltage; magnetics; high noise environment.
• Skills in Altium; LTSpice or similar; AutoCAD or similar; light electromechanical fabrication
• Possess project planning skills in developing specifications and documents for medium to large projects that involve concepts from inception to completion.
• Ability to perform a variety of standard to moderately complex engineering techniques.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
   

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

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HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.