Lead Project/Hardware Engineer
Core
Lead the design, development, qualification, and commercialization of Variable Speed Drive (VSD/VFD) products for HVAC commercial and industrial applications.
Role type
Lead Project/Hardware Engineer (Power Electronics)
Builds
Variable Speed Drive products (11kW to 500kW) for HVAC commercial and industrial applications
Domain
Climate technology / Power Electronics / Motor Drives
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Power electronics hardware design, IGBT and SiC technologies, motor control systems, inverter and converter topologies, gate drive circuits, DC bus systems, protection systems, thermal management, EMC/EMI design practices, reliability engineering, regulatory standards compliance, laboratory test equipment operation, root cause analysis, project management
Preferred skills
HVAC systems integration, Active Front End (AFE) technology, Regenerative drive systems, SiC-based power conversion platforms, global regulatory compliance (IEC 61800, IEEE 519, IEC 61000), supplier qualification and sourcing, field troubleshooting, stakeholder influence across global regions
Technologies
IGBT, SiC, VSD/VFD, AFE, Regenerative drives
Responsibilities
Lead system integration between variable speed drives, motor controls, compressors, user interfaces, and communication networks; Coordinate design reviews, qualification plans, reliability testing, and compliance testing; Review and interpret agency and industry standards to ensure regulatory compliance; Lead Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), design updates, cost reduction initiatives, and obsolescence management; Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for field returns and manufacturing issues; Work with suppliers to evaluate components, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement; Provide technical leadership for customer applications, field installations, and performance optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
