Job Description

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join our team. In your capacity as Power Electronics Engineer , you will work as part of a cross-functional team to develop new products and support an existing portfolio. You will play a critical role in the New Product Development (NPD) and Product Customization Order (PCO) processes, designing, prototyping, testing and launching lighting and lighting adjacent products.

GVA Lighting is a Canadian lighting manufacturer with a global presence, known for landmark architectural lighting projects worldwide, from Tower Bridge in London to Mashreq Bank in Dubai. We collaborate with renowned architects and lighting designers to create signature architectural lighting solutions. With our talented team, we push the boundaries of lighting technology, setting new standards in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create schematics and PCB designs for LED lighting products with Altium Designer 365.
• Simulate and analyze circuits by using appropriate software (LTspice and similar).
• Develop firmware in C/C++.
• Design and develop power electronic circuits such as DC-DC converters and AC-DC converters using the common circuit topologies such as buck, boost, flyback, resonant, and PFC converters.
• Consider factors influencing product design such as cost, selection of materials, production methods, component availability, new technologies, safety, compliant with applicable standards (UL, IEC etc.) and the environment.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineering team in developing complete lighting fixtures and power-data equipment.
• Participate in Engineering and Manufacturing design reviews to evaluate design concepts.
• Test developed designs for safety, performance targets and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Execute full New Product Introduction (NPI) process, including prototyping, verification and validation processes.
• Implement Product Customization Orders (PCOs) and Engineering Changes (ECs), ensuring on time completion of activities.
• Refine existing product portfolio through a process of continuous improvement.
• Work with Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve issues with existing designs.
• Stay up to date with emerging design tools, software, and trends to enhance design capabilities and efficiency.
• Work with the GVA Lighting Quality Management System and related design and development procedures and standards.
• Develop and document products appropriately and ensure knowledge transfer from design to manufacturing, testing and RMA teams: arrange design review and training meetings, create design manuals, production files, maintain BOM and design revisions.
• Report on project progress, follow and maintain project timelines.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering with a focus on power electronics.
• 3+ years experience creating electronic schematics and PCB designs.
• 3+ years experience in firmware development.
• Solid foundation in AC-DC and DC-DC conversion techniques.
• Solid foundation in circuit analysis, circuit protection and validation/compliance testing (ESD, EFT, Surge, EMC, EMI etc.)
• Proficiency with Altium 365.

Why join the GVA team?

We are an exceptional and talented team who believe in the GVA vision and share the GVA values. Our passion and enthusiasm are contagious, and they have helped us attract great talent, partners, and clients. If you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organization, then you are the candidate we are looking for. We thank you for your interest in GVA Lighting!

Note - during the selection process, you might undergo psychometric tests, as well as practical exercises to help us identify those who have the right attitude, skills, know-how and to find a cultural fit with our company’s values.

GVA Lighting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. In accordance with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the GVA Lighting hiring process.

We thank all the candidates for their interest in GVA Lighting, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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