Research Engineer in Power Electronics

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06.03.2025

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ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC), part of ARQUIMEA , was born in 2019 with the aim of inventing the technologies of tomorrow. An environment of innovation and excellence at European level from which senior and junior researchers from around the world develop disruptive technologies and business models that will serve as an engine of socio-economic growth in the medium and long term.

We are looking for aResearch Engineer in Power Electronics,particularly in battery-powered mobile systems and related to electric motors.

Tasks to be performed:

• Leading the identification of main requirements and key drivers for the electronics architecture of robotic systems.
• Steering multidisciplinary reviews and collaborating with other teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of systems.
• Designing advanced motor inverters and control systems for brushless DC, servo, or stepper motors.
• Overseeing the design of control hardware and associated protection systems.
• Developing thermal management solutions for power electronics systems.
• Conducting systematic research on the latest power electronics technologies and exploring their application in robotics.
• Guiding the team in model-based design processes, simulations, and PCB designs (using Altium) prior to prototyping.
• Leading agile planning meetings and contributing to agile-based work management tools.
• Ensuring comprehensive internal and external documentation of projects.

Required skills, experience and candidate profile:

• Degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related fie
• Extensive experience in the design, implementation, and testing of power electronic circuits, including motor drivers, inverters, and control systems.
• Deep knowledge of control hardware and protection hardware.
• Expertise in device characteristics and issues with switching behaviour in real circuits, as well as power switch driver design.
• Experience with EMI mitigation and protection.
• Proficiency in thermal management approaches for power electronics.
• Comprehensive understanding of power electronic devices, including silicon-based IGBTs, MOSFETs, and wide bandgap technologies. Experience with SiC/GaN electronics is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with modeling tools (Altium, Matlab, Simulink/Simscape, or comparable tools).Strong knowledge of electric motor and machine operation and control would be advantageous.

Additionally, we will also value experience in the following areas:

• Proven track Proven track record of working in a research-oriented environment.
  Experience working with agile methodologies is desired.
• Basic understanding of mechanics, electronics and software, and its role/impact in complex systems and their control.
• Data-driven, analytical mindset. Open to challenges.
• Detail-oriented person, with experience working in agile development environments, especially when focused to product hardware development.
• We are also looking for a good person, someone who thrives working in multidisciplinary and ever-changing environments.

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At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience