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POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Code # BEI51094

POSITION TITLE: Research & Development Engineer DATE: May 2025

REPORTS TO: Applications Director GRADE: 14

DEPARTMENT: Power Division LOCATION: Cork, Ireland

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Research & Development Engineer takes day to day instruction and works closely with the Senior Staff Research Engineer. They are responsible for carrying out simulations and technical writings (application notes & conference paper). They are also responsible for designing and testing the performance of electronic components and systems to identify any potential issues, allowing for timely adjustment.

II. DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected):

Design custom magnetics (inductors, transformers, EMI chokes)
Prepare Engineering Specifications
Cooperate with engineering teams in customers during custom design projects. Part of this involves summarizing calculations and simulations in PowerPoint presentations and presenting over Microsoft Teams.
Work with design engineers in other manufacturing locations to release new products.
Contribute to the development of product specifications and requirements.
Publish technical papers in journals, magazines and the Bourns Website

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Engineering, Marketing and Laboratory Technicians in Bourns Electronics Ireland
Sales Force and FAE’s Europe
PLM, and GM
Production sites in Europe and Asia

III. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must possess the ability to effectively communicate, present and recommend ideas and solutions. Success comes from the ability to develop strong relationships with the “engineering group” both internally and with our “customers”.

IV. COMMUNICATIONS:

Oral:

Excellent English required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts and solutions to all levels of employees and customers. Any other language is an asset.

Written:

Excellent written skills in English required to issue instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and customers via letters, memos, graphs, charts, etc.

SCHEDULING AND PLANNING:

Project Management
Reporting on Project Progress

VI. BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

A master’s degree or PHD in DC DC converters preferred.

Experience:

Demonstrable experience in power electronics (industry or academia)
Proficient in electronic design software such as Altium or similar
Experience with ANSYS Maxwell,
Strong knowledge of electronic components and systems
Familiarity with standard electronic lab equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description covers the most critical, but not all responsibilities of this role. As the job evolves, the duties and responsibilities could change, based on the needs of the business as determined by the Applications Director or Vice President Products & Technology of the Power Division.

Research & Development Engineer

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