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The team is Perpetua's most valuable asset and we are committed to the success of each employee. Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Perpetua has experienced sustainable growth and is led by a talented group of entrepreneurs.

We have the following positions available:

Electrical Engineer (Corvallis, OR)

Overview
Perpetua Power Source Technologies is a growing, venture-backed company that designs and manufactures renewable energy solutions for wireless sensors. We are looking for an electrical design engineer to join our talented team in Corvallis, Oregon. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated engineer who can work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Activities
• Co-design, review, and test circuits for use with energy harvesters (thermoelectric, solar, vibration)
• Integrate and test energy harvesters with wireless sensor systems
• Define, specify, and qualify new Perpetua product offerings
• Create and maintain product documentation
• Co-develop test equipment for new and existing products
• Work collaboratively with sales/marketing colleagues to address customer requirements
• Balance personal and team contributions to ensure project success

Qualification Requirements
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, GPA > 3.5 and M.S. preferred
• Experience with low power designs, analog electronics, microcontrollers, and 802.15.4
• Experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools
• Excellent self-management capabilities and ability to achieve quick time-to-market products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)

Helpful Experiences
• TI MSP 430, C++, and/or PIC Controller programming
• LabVIEW
• Battery charge/discharge control and DC/DC power converters
• Product packaging: thermal management, robust connections
• Product certifications processes: Intrinsically Safe, UL, Mil-Std, ATEX and/or others

Perpetua assures equal treatment in the administration of all personnel matters including recruitment, selection, hiring, advancement, training and transfers, without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, and age.

Please e-mail your resume to careers@perpetuapower.com



 

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