Automotive Circuit Design Engineer (Power Electronics)

Position: Automotive Circuit Design Engineer (Power Electronics) 
Location: Yokohama
Language: N2 and above

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
•    Design and develop automotive electronic circuits for applications including:
•    Inverters for motor control
•    DCDC converters
•    Battery control systems (fast charging)
•    DC/DC power supplies (flyback)
•    Resolver circuits
•    Motor control microcomputer circuits
•    Utilize circuit simulation tools (LTspice, PSpice, Scideam) to validate and optimize designs.
•    Analyze component data sheets to select appropriate components and configure circuits effectively.
•    Conduct hardware testing and verification using oscilloscopes and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HILS).
•    Document circuit design content, validate design performance, and prepare technical reports.
•    Collaborate with other engineers and technical teams to ensure project success.
•    Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in automotive electronics and power management technologies.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in Analog circuit design experience.
•    Proven experience in power electronics design, particularly with high voltage and high current applications.
•    Expertise in analog circuit design and power electronics circuits (inverters, DCDC converters, flyback converters).
•    Experience with motor control microcomputer circuit development and resolver circuits is a strong plus.
•    Proficiency in circuit simulation software like LTspice
•    Experience in circuit diagram creation tools (OrCAD, etc.) and circuit simulation software (PSpice, Scideam) is plus
•    Experience in Automotive ECU design and development is additional plus
•    Hands-on experience with hardware testing equipment (oscilloscopes) and HILS testing.
•    Strong understanding of functional safety concepts and automotive safety standards (ISO 26262 preferred).
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.