Senior Power Module Product Design Engineer

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In this position...

The Power Module Product Design Engineer will be responsible for mechanical functionality of drive unit inverter power semiconductor switches (power modules) and their integration into inverter assemblies.

The Power Module Product Design Engineer will be responsible for mechanical functionality of drive unit inverter power semiconductor switches (power modules) and their integration into inverter assemblies.

What you'll do...

Own inverter power modules and their integration into inverter assemblies from concept through production.

Define and validate the mechanical requirements of power modules for integration in inverter assemblies including 3D models, 2D component / assembly drawings, and engineering process specifications.

Design, analyze, develop, and verify interfaces between power modules and inverter assemblies including: solder joints, laser welds, bolted joints, electrical contacts, thermal interfaces, and fluid seals.

Design, analyze, and verify thermal performance of power module assemblies including power modules, heat sinks, and other thermally interfacing components.

Design and execute AQG-324 reliability test campaigns, analyze the results, and produce lifetime models for power modules.

Work closely with semiconductor suppliers to define and bring to production the thermal and mechanical functionality of power modules.

Work closely with in-house manufacturing teams on the design and verification of power module integration and assembly processes.

Develop manufacturing processes including running DOEs and executing process validation.

What you'll do...

Own inverter power modules and their integration into inverter assemblies from concept through production.

Define and validate the mechanical requirements of power modules for integration in inverter assemblies including 3D models, 2D component / assembly drawings, and engineering process specifications.

Design, analyze, develop, and verify interfaces between power modules and inverter assemblies including: solder joints, laser welds, bolted joints, electrical contacts, thermal interfaces, and fluid seals.

Design, analyze, and verify thermal performance of power module assemblies including power modules, heat sinks, and other thermally interfacing components.

Design and execute AQG-324 reliability test campaigns, analyze the results, and produce lifetime models for power modules.

Work closely with semiconductor suppliers to define and bring to production the thermal and mechanical functionality of power modules.

Work closely with in-house manufacturing teams on the design and verification of power module integration and assembly processes.

Develop manufacturing processes including running DOEs and executing process validation.