American Turbines
Power Electronics Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $130k–$180k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · San Francisco
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
American Turbines, a seed-stage company revolutionizing distributed power generation, seeks a Power Electronics Engineer to own the design, procurement, and deployment of power conversion systems. This role spans from designing the power stage for their initial turbine to overseeing on-site installations and commissioning, requiring both hands-on bench work and field experience. You’ll be accountable for the entire interface between the generator and the customer's power system.
What you'll do
- Design and develop power electronics systems (DC-DC, inverters, rectifiers, etc.).
- Select, procure, and integrate power components.
- Oversee testing and commissioning of power electronics systems both in-house and on-site.
- Write specifications and qualify hardware from partners and suppliers.
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues, identifying root causes.
- Consider installation and serviceability during the design process.
What they're looking for
- Power Conversion
- DC-DC Converters
- Inverters
- Rectifiers
- Motor Drives
- SiC/GaN Semiconductors
Benefits
- Generous stock package
- Medical, vision, and dental care
- 401(k) with 2% matching
- On-site deployment and commissioning experience
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American Turbines
Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you had to make a tradeoff between efficiency, thermal margin, and component cost. How did you approach the decision?
- Walk me through your experience taking a power converter from schematic to working hardware.