Organisation / Company : ARQUIMEA RESEARCH CENTER
Research Field : Other
Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country : Spain
Type of Contract : Permanent
Job Status : Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
ARQUIMEA is a technology company operating globally, providing innovative solutions and products in sectors such as Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology, and Fintech.
Founded in 2019, ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC) aims to invent future technologies, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence at a European level. Researchers develop disruptive technologies and business models that promote socio-economic growth.
We seek a Research Engineer in Power Electronics, focusing on battery-powered mobile systems and electric motors.
Tasks to be performed :
* Identify main requirements and key drivers for robotic systems' electronics architecture.
* Lead multidisciplinary reviews and collaborate across teams for system integration and delivery.
* Design advanced motor inverters and control systems for brushless DC, servo, or stepper motors.
* Oversee control hardware design and protection systems.
* Develop thermal management solutions for power electronics.
* Research emerging power electronics technologies for robotics applications.
* Guide model-based design, simulations, and PCB designs (using Altium) before prototyping.
* Lead agile planning meetings and contribute to work management tools.
* Ensure thorough documentation of projects.
Required skills, experience, and candidate profile :
* Degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
* Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and testing power electronic circuits, including motor drivers, inverters, and controls.
* Deep knowledge of control and protection hardware.
* Expertise in device characteristics, switching behaviors, and driver design for power switches.
* Experience with EMI mitigation and protection.
* Proficiency in thermal management of power electronics.
* Understanding of power electronic devices like IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC, and GaN technologies; experience with wide bandgap devices is preferred.
* Skills in modeling tools (Altium, Matlab, Simulink/Simscape) and knowledge of electric motor control are advantageous.
Additional valued experiences include :
* Research-oriented background with experience in agile methodologies.
* Basic understanding of mechanics, electronics, and software integration in complex systems.
* Data-driven, analytical mindset; open to challenges.
* Detail-oriented, with experience in multidisciplinary and dynamic environments.
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ARQUIMEA values diversity and inclusion, considering all candidates based on skills and experience without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected factors.
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