Power Electronics Researcher, Battery

Company: Sonos, Inc.
Company: Sonos, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-05-03 17:08
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a proven track record of designing battery pack electronics (e.g. 1S and multi-S, battery monitoring and protection, charging circuits, fuel gauging, etc.) to join our growing team. As part of the Sonos Advanced Technology team you will be responsible for researching and designing various battery charging topologies for existing and future battery technologies and developing unique battery packs in combination with advanced battery management systems (BMS) to enhance consumer experience of Sonos’ next generation devices. Challenges include:  What You’ll DoResearch battery charging topologies and technologies.Evaluate, design and test battery packs under the scope of Sonos’ products.Develop a holistic battery driven power delivery system with the focus on efficiency, safety, thermal management, level of integration, reliability and cost.Lead and perform schematic, circuit and PCB designs for proof of concept and conduct performance tests under various environmental and usage conditions. Develop battery pack and BMS requirement documents, including specifications, performance requirements, form factor dependencies, test and validation plans.Create and maintain a trend report on battery pack and charging technologies. What You’ll Need Basic Qualifications: BS degree in Electrical Engineering, MS in Electrical Engineering is a plus At least 4+ years of engineering experience related to power electronicsSchematic/PCB design and electrical debugging experienceAbility to organize failure analysis, lead technical discussions, and communicate effectively in a team setting.  Preferred Qualifications: Experience in analog and mixed circuit design,, including protection circuits, ADCs, DACs, signal conditioning, thermal management and low power microcontrollersExperience with BMS and fuel gaugingEmbedded Firmware programming skillsExperience in creating specifications and requirement documentsWe consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may cause compensation to vary depending on your skills, experience and qualifications.  This job is also eligible for discretionary bonuses as well as an opportunity to become a Sonos shareholder because all full time employees are eligible for stock grants.  The minimum base pay may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting minimum base pay for this role is: $142,000We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including open time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits subject to eligibility requirements. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. The pay transparency policy is available here. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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