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Staff Research Engineer – Inverter Design for Electric Vehicle Powertrain

LG Electronics Vehicle Component’s Company focuses on commercializing eco-friendly automotive components and core solutions based on LG’s proprietary technologies. LG produces high-quality in-car infotainment systems that deliver both information and entertainment on-the-go for many of the world’s biggest automobile brands. The VC Company also develops electric compressors for automotive applications, e-traction motors for individual and integrated systems such as drive units and power electronics providing a total solution to meet specific market needs. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value. At LG, you’re encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That’s why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits. Come join the team!

We are seeking an experienced motivated and results-oriented Staff Research Engineer – Inverter Design for Powertrain to join our team at the Troy office. This is an exciting, collaborative and highly impactful role that will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

They will be responsible for developing new technology in the area of electric powertrain (e-PT) components and systems (e.g. Inverter, Onboard Charger).

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Research state-of-the-art technology and solutions for high power and high power density inverter system including gate drive board, control board and power module as a unified subsystem.
Develop electrical circuit Design solutions for high power density components and systems which are robust, reliable and cost effective and lead FMEA activities for advanced e-PT development with internal/external customers, national laboratories, and universities.
Develop motor control Algorithm with vector control, PWM method, digital and analog signal processing, current/torque/speed control which are using C or assembly language with micro controller and/or DSP
Provide results and technical consultation to system engineers and collaborate with broader engineering team for electrical system design integration and system optimization.
Work with Automotive OEMs in advanced e-PT projects
Co-work with HQ product engineering center in the respective e-PT projects.
Deliverables / Metrics
Weekly project development report
Technical review with HQ or automotive OMEs product engineers
Detailed design output and report including simulation, analysis (incl. worst case analysis) and verification test results
Design guidance, test procedure and standardized development process documentation
Prototype sample with performance results versus the target of the respective project
Trade-off study between performance and cost
Job Requirements

Technical Skills and Software Knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 yrs of Experience, Master’s with 6 yrs exp., PhD with 3 yrs. Exp.
Strong understanding of CAE\CAD engineering for electrical engineering
Strong understanding of motor control theory
Experience of development with CAE/CAD tools for electrical engineering
Experience with microcontroller and/or DSP and coding
Experience with development of simulation models with Matlab/simplore/Saber/PSIM/LTspice/etc…
Preferred Requirements
PhD preferred
Experienced on lab equipment such as dynamometers, rotating speed data acquisition, current sensors, digital signal processing, oscilloscope, power analyzer, hardware in the loop system, A/D conversion system, xETK and other tools for design and debugging of electric drive components
Experience on wideband gap power semiconductor such as SiC and GaN
Total Rewards Package will include:
A comprehensive benefits package that includes leading medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits with no-cost employee premiums to you and your eligible dependents in 2017. – Remaining among less than 6% of companies in the country to offer no-cost employee premiums.
A competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and you’re immediately vested in the c ompany matching contributions.
Tuition Reimbursement effective Day 1 of Service
Shutdown over the holidays and generous (PTO)
Performance based Incentives
Employee Product Discount and many of our Products