High Voltage Electrical Engineer

As a High Voltage Electrical Engineer at XP Power, your key responsibilities will include the electrical design and verification of high voltage, low power DC/DC switch mode power supplies, conducting hands-on design validation and verification, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will also liaise with cross-functional teams to integrate PCB layout and mechanical engineering into your designs, and participate in internal design reviews to enhance project outcomes.

To qualify for the High Voltage Electrical Engineer position at XP Power, candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, along with at least 2 years of related experience in designing DCDC converters. Preferred candidates will have experience with high voltage environments, magnetics, and the practical design of transformers and inductors, as well as knowledge of power conversion principles and PCB layout design.

Important technical skills for a High Voltage Electrical Engineer at XP Power include proficiency in designing and testing high voltage DC/DC converters, knowledge of impedance and loop phase/gain measurements, and experience with noise measurement techniques. Familiarity with soft switching techniques and power conversion topologies is also vital, along with experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.

XP Power offers a comprehensive benefits package to its High Voltage Electrical Engineers, including competitive salaries, company-sponsored health insurance coverage, and a 401K plan. In addition to these financial benefits, employees enjoy a friendly and supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, making XP Power an attractive workplace.

Collaboration is a key element in the role of a High Voltage Electrical Engineer at XP Power. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including PCB layout and mechanical engineering, to ensure the successful integration of designs. Effective communication skills are essential, as you will present your ideas and results in design reviews, fostering an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge.

In answering this question, share your systematic approach, including initial research, modeling, simulation, and testing phases. Highlight any standards you adhere to and how you ensure compliance throughout the process.

Discuss specific verification methods you've utilized, such as load transient response measurements, and the importance of ensuring accuracy and performance in your designs. Giving a recent example can strengthen your response.

Reflect on a particular challenge, focusing on how you overcame it. This could include technical difficulties, safety concerns, or project constraints, and what you've learned from that experience.

Talk about your familiarity with relevant regulatory standards and how you incorporate them into your designs from the outset. Providing examples of past projects where compliance was a priority can help demonstrate your diligence.

Mention specific tools or software you've used, such as MATLAB, LTspice, or PSpice, and explain your reasons for preferring them, including their effectiveness in achieving accurate results.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication in collaborative environments. Share techniques you've used to foster effective dialogue between engineers, designers, and other team members.

Provide an overview of the project, focusing on your role, the validation methods used, and the outcomes. This showcases your practical experience and problem-solving abilities.

Be sure to highlight both technical skills, like circuit design and modeling, and soft skills, such as collaboration and communication. Discuss why you believe these skills are essential in the high voltage sector.

Detail any specific projects where you've been involved in PCB layout design for high voltage applications, including challenges faced and how you prioritized safety and performance.

Discuss resources you utilize, such as industry publications, conferences, or online courses, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new advancements in the field.