Hardware Simulation Developer

Who is Litens?

We are a diverse group of talented people committed to creating solutions to problems and making the world a better place. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected company specializing in powertrain system engineering and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through prestigious awards from our customers.

Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available.

Why Join Litens?

Join the Litens Engineering team as a Hardware Simulation Developer. This position is for Leads design architecture, simulation, development, and implementation for Power Electronics systems and Support new product development & ongoing projects in alignment with organizational goals.

At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully cultivated a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to provide balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.
Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity. We respect employees’ rights for a safe and respectful workplace. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

What you will do?

Lead the design and development of power electronics systems, including inverters, converters, and motor drives.
Develop, validate, and release power electronics models using tools like Saber, Simplorer, MATLAB, Simulink and Simscape.
Define electronics architecture and lead activities in accordance with electronics simulation and design framework.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members.
On top of emerging industry trends, and technologies in electronics design.
Participate in the review and optimization of existing designs for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, FuSa, reliability, and manufacturability.

Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to power electronics systems

Contribute to the creation of intellectual property through patents, white papers, and technical publications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (controls, software, mechanical) to define system requirements, specifications, and design constraints.
Contribute to quotations, feasibility reviews, drawing reviews, technical reports
Prepare technical presentations for internal or customer use

What you will bring?

BSc in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.
Strong proficiency in power electronic circuit design, analysis, and simulation tools such as Ansys Q3D, SIwave, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar.
Experience with semiconductor devices, including IGBTs, MOSFETs, power devices, and their characteristics.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Have good document and collaboration software understanding (MS Office, MS Teams, JIRA, etc.)
5-8 years’ experience with high-power applications in the automotive or related industry
Hardware DFMEA, WCCA, FTAs, Testing and Validation
EMI/EMC design knowledge
Altium, LTSPICE or other hardware design software
Familiarity with ASPICE / ISO26262 environment and requirements an asset