Power Technology Associates, Inc. has been engaged by our Long Island, NY client to identify candidates for a Chief Engineer position. Our client is a preferred provider of high voltage power solutions. Responsibilities are shown below and more information is available by contacting Bob Partridge at Power Technology Associates, Inc.

The Chief Engineer advances the power electronics technology roadmap from a system (one or multiple fields of electronics and Controls, thermal, and mechanical as applied to high voltage applications) viewpoint that supports both the existing company product line and enables expansion for the next generation products. The Chief Engineer is also expected to lead project execution and delivery in a role of Project Leader as well as in a role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) depending on the specifics of each assignment. She/He must be able to work independently on new product architecting, product conceptualization, product design (Advanced Development) which can be demonstrated to be mass producible, while also supporting on-going customer product development activities as needed. She/He must have expertise in power electronics design (thermo-electro-mechanical), simulation and modeling, and the innerworkings of the various physics and functional aspects of the technology and products. Professional experience in high voltage power supply design environment for highly regulated markets and applications is also critical and necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree or equivalent (Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years demonstrated experience in hands-on product and technology development in the power conversion and management (power electronics field). High voltage X-ray power conversion technology experience is very highly desired.

Extensive knowledge of power electronics, power conversion, analog circuit design and functional knowledge of magnetic design principles, both low and high voltage is preferred, and/or relevant thermo-electro-mechanical engineering fields.

7+ years leading an engineering team in a global company with a preference for direct exposure to a manufacturing environment,

Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on tactical as well as strategic business aspects

Demonstrated ability to identify and enhance the strengths of team members, coaching, motivating, and directing as needed •

Commitment to fostering high performance, and an environment of open collaboration and teamwork •

Flexible, customer focused orientation with an eye on successful and seamless project execution as well as on the strategic needs of the company

Passionate about collaborating with other company teams in a multidisciplinary and multifunctional environment (sales and marketing, operations, quality, supply chain), customers…etc. to drive a continuous and strong focus on value creation •

Excellent project management skills and knowledge of other engineering design and analysis tools in the field of power conversion, power management, digital and analog control.

Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (approximately 10%)

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