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Power Electronics Engineer Added 08-14-2012

Power Electronics Technician Added 08-14-2012

Power Electronics Software Engineer Added 08-14-2012

Fluorescent Lighting Ballast Design Engineer Added 08-14-2012

Marketing and e-Business Professional Added 03-11-2013

Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer      Added 08-14-12

General Description
We are currently looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join our core team of engineers and consultants responsible for developing, designing, debugging, and evaluating high efficiency power electronic components, circuits, and systems for power distribution. In addition to design creation, the individual will be responsible for managing the product through the appropriate Listing process for approval.

Education / Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering – Power Systems (Desired)
• At least 4 years of design experience working in any of the following: 300 – 600 V AC DC area, renewable energy sector, power distribution, energy management, utility company, power electronics.
• Experienced in the advanced design of power electronics including high efficiency AC and DC power electronics, especially AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC regulators, and DC-AC Inverters.
• Develop design specifications and evaluate different design topology for power electronics.
• Past experience must be with 300 – 600 VDC systems.
• Design experience with three phase power electronic converters used in inverters, battery chargers or power supplies.
• Knowledge and experience with evaluating and preparing product specifications and product performance test procedures or plans.
• Strong knowledge of UL/CE standards for testing and rating power electronics
• Experience designing electrical systems that comply with North American and international codes and standards
• Highly proficient Project Management skills
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, analytical problem solving and trouble-shooting,

Lean Tools, Standardization
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Relocation assistance may be offered to chosen candidate.
Responsibility
• Assist in the development of product specifications, verification plans, and validation plans
• Design new products from conception through production
• Validate product design through use of design tools, simulation, lab testing, and field testing
• Assist in the troubleshooting and resolution of current open issues on the different variations of power supplies
• Work with customers and field personnel in the development and resolutions of existing products

Specific Requirements
• You must possess a private driver’s license, pass an employment test, undergo a reference and security check.
Additional requirements:
• To be considered for the position applicants must describe their experiences with all of the responsibilities listed in the job description; the software packages you have worked with; your ability to reference National Electrical Codes; your working knowledge of complex electrical / electronic equipment and circuits, ability to read and edit complex materials, checklist, schematics, and diagrams.

Position Fulfillment
• Contract
• Contract to hire
• Direct hire
• Onsite Consultant
• Commensurate with experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resumé to EngineeringJobs@NextekPower.com

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Job Title: Power Electronics Technician      Added 08-14-2012

General Description
As Power Electronics Technician, you will assist in the fundamental phases of design, prototyping and testing of electrical and electronic power distribution systems

Education / Requirements
• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electronics
• At least 4 years of experience working in advanced R&D electronics development
• Working knowledge of high voltage DC, renewable energy sector, power distribution, energy management, utility company, power electronics.
• Experienced in the advanced design and development of AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC regulators, and DC-AC Inverters.
• Highly proficient Project Management skills
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, analytical problem solving and trouble-shooting, Lean Tools, Standardization
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Education / Requirements
• Analyze, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical systems on existing AC and DC power generation equipment and loads
• populate, solder and test prototype PC boards; troubleshoot to component level switching power supplies, regulators, data drivers and signal processors
• design and build test circuits such as timers, relay & LED drivers and data communication interfaces
• perform test and calibration procedures on prototype production products
• use a wide variety of hand tools, instruments, wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and manuals in performing electrical maintenance


Specific Requirements
• You must possess a private driver’s license, pass an employment test, undergo a reference and security check.
Additional requirements:
• To be considered for the position applicants must describe their experiences with all of the responsibilities listed in the job description; the software packages you have worked with; your ability to reference National Electrical Codes; your working knowledge of complex electrical / electronic equipment and circuits, ability to read and edit complex materials, checklist, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

Position Fulfillment
• Contract
• Contract to hire
• Direct hire
• Commensurate with experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resumé to EngineeringJobs@NextekPower.com

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Job Title: Power Electronics Software Engineer      Added 08-14-2012

General Description
We are currently looking for a Software Developer to join our core team of engineers and consultants responsible for developing, designing, debugging, and evaluating software for power electronics development at component and system level. Once the product is designed, the individual will be responsible for managing the product through the appropriate NEC process for approval.

Education / Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of hands on embedded design experience
• Strong knowledge with microcontroller software development in "C" with the following microprocessors:
     o Sil Labs - C8051F930-GQ
     o uChip - DSPIC 33FJ128MC204
     o uChip – DSPIC 33FJ63GS610
• Strong background in C / C++ including system-level and chip-level architecture / micro-architecture and macro-architecture.
• Software Architecture, Software Algorithm Design, Software Performance Tuning
• Knowledge on I/O details
• Solid knowledge in platform design, device drivers
• Highly proficient Project Management skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Effective interaction with other engineering disciplines skills a must

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of product specifications, verification plans, and validation plans
• Validate product design through use of design tools, simulation, lab testing, and field testing
• Use software version control and product data management control systems to manage the development of software
• Work with customers and field personnel in the development and validation of new products
• Software Documentation, Software Testing, Software Maintenance
• Define software strategies, create code, and test in a bench environment as well as in the target application.
• C++ development in Borland.

Specific Requirements

• You must possess a private driver’s license, pass an employment test, undergo a reference and security check.
• Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Additional requirements:
• To be considered for the position applicants must describe their experiences with all of the responsibilities listed in the job description; the software packages you have worked with; your ability to reference National Electrical Codes; your working knowledge of complex electrical / electronic equipment and circuits, ability to read and edit complex materials, checklist, schematics, and diagrams.

Position Fulfillment
• Contract
• Contract to hire
• Direct hire
• Commensurate with experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resumé to EngineeringJobs@NextekPower.com

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Job Title: Fluorescent Lighting Ballast Design Engineer      Added 08-14-2012

General Description

We are currently looking for a Fluorescent Lighting Ballast Design Engineer to join our core team of engineers and consultants responsible for developing, designing, debugging, and evaluating high efficiency 1) Compact Fluorescent 2) Linear Fluorescent, and 3) Emergency Fluorescent Ballasts. In addition to design creation, the individual will be responsible for managing the product through the appropriate Listing process for approval.

Education / Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of hands electronics ballast development
• Strong knowledge with International Rectifier IR21592S Dimming Ballast Controller 16 pin SOIC SMT and other ASICs.
• Knowledge of I/O details for the IR chipset.
• Understanding of Power Electronics theory and popular North American ballast design platforms
• Familiar with lighting electronics regulatory requirements such as UL, CNL, and IEC
• Proficient in using electronic circuit modeling and analytical tools such as Altium and Mathcad.
• Familiar with electrical measurement and experimental data analysis
• Ability to prioritize multiple program tasks.
• Highly proficient Project Management skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Effective interaction with other engineering disciplines skills a must

Responsibility

• Assist in the development of product specifications, verification plans, and validation plans
• Design new products from conception through production
• Validate product design through use of design tools, simulation, lab testing, and field testing
• Assist in the troubleshooting and resolution of current open issues on the different variations of ballast
• Work with customers and field personnel in the development and resolutions of existing products.

Specific Requirements

• You must possess a private driver’s license, pass an employment test, undergo a reference and security check.
• Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Additional requirements

• To be considered for the position applicants must describe their experiences with all of the responsibilities listed in the job description; the software packages you have worked with; your ability to reference National Electrical Codes; your working knowledge of complex electrical / electronic equipment and circuits, ability to read and edit complex materials, checklist, blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

Position Fulfillment
• Contract
• Contract to hire
• Direct hire
• Consultant
• Commensurate with experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resumé to EngineeringJobs@NextekPower.com

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Job Title: Sales and Marketing Associate and e-Business      Added 03-11-2013

General Description
We are currently looking for a Sales and Marketing Associate and e-Business Professional to join our sales and marketing team to manage our online marketing, sales, and customer relationships. 

Job Duties
• Increase sales of company through and and all relevant online marketing channels
• Provide front end support of sales teams efforts inclusive of quote activity and presentation preparation
• Perform online presentations, meetings, discussions with potential clients to secure sales.
• Tracking and reporting on channel performance and communicate opportunities for optimization, profitability growth and improvements in competitive strategy.
• Managing and developing effective online or E-Commerce marketing and promotional advertisements to               increase visibility and product sales.
• Participate in maintaining quality relationships with current and potential customers.
• Assisting with set-up of salesforce.com for sales team
     • Setting up the database for leads, opportunities, accounts, and contacts
     • Creating monthly executive dashboard reports
     • Maintain customer and target databases in collaboration with sales team members
• Assisting with set-up of alibaba.com international lead generator      
     • Responding to leads
     • Integrating leads into salesforce.com
     • Lead handoffs to sales reps
• Creativity in developing new ways to search for new customers
• Establish "dashboard" for the tracking and reporting on channel performance and communicate opportunities       for optimization and improvements in competitve strategy.
• Utilizing social media to build brand awareness and customer relationships
• Fielding customer service and product order related inquiries

Desired Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, engineering, or related field; or an equivalent             combination of training, education and/or experience
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in direct to consumer E-Commerce
• A strong understanding of the key marketing principles of retail E-Commerce, especially pertaining to                   interactive marketing functions (like Paid Search, SEO, Comparison Shopping Engines, Marketplaces, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills; must be customer-focused, deadline-oriented, and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills in the following programs: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SalesForce.com eCRM   tool.
• Strong ability to manipulate complex and large data sets through Excel using rules, pivot tables, formulas and     functions (such as V-Lookups, IF Statements, Search & Replace, Nested Statements).
Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Position Fulfillment
• Contract
• Contract to hire
• Direct hire
• Commensurate with experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resumé to EngineeringJobs@NextekPower.com

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