Senior Power Systems Engineer

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation.
Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing power systems for RF communications circuits. The initial assignment will consist of developing power systems for the next generation of infrastructure products.  Other assignments could consist of supporting field issues or end-of-life components related to power supply systems on legacy products.

The candidate is expected to have experience in selecting appropriate topologies and developing an overall power system architecture. He/she should enjoy hands-on building and debugging of circuits. During the development phase of a project, the candidate would work closely with other engineers, suppliers and the factories in Mexico or Elgin, Illinois. Some travel may be required. 

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of product development experience in the design and development of high reliability switch mode power supplies in the 5 to 1000 watt range and linear regulators from 0.01 to 5 watt range.

• Strong background in analog circuit design and simulation tools such as SPICE.

• Strong background in feedback control theory, error amp design and compensation, and bode plot measurements.

• Strong background in PCB layout of embedded power systems; familiar with digital clock and RF layout.

• Prior experience in digital communication protocols such as SPI and I2C.

• Prior experience in working with UL, CSA, CEC, and EMC standards.

• Prior experience in product certification testing using automated test systems.

• Desire background in isolated battery charging systems from 12 to 48V.

• Desire background in composite multi-source power systems including uninterruptible power supplies.

• Desire background in both analog and DSP power system control.

• Working knowledge of Labview.

• Working knowledge of Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL and PCB Layout Editor.

• Works autonomously but able to work effectively with other engineering disciplines.

• Sound analytic skills and able to troubleshoot circuits quickly.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects.

• Generates concise and comprehensive design requirement documents.

• Summarizes complex technical concepts clearly.

• Good writing and communication skills.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 7+ years experience in power systems engineering.

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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