(Electrical Insulation, Polymers & Encapsulation Systems)
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and qualification of advanced dielectric materials and insulation systems for medium-voltage power electronics and energy systems
- Evaluate and engineer encapsulates, adhesives, coatings, thermoplastics, thermosets, ceramics, and composite insulation materials
- Design materials systems for medium voltage class equipment, including bulk insulation, stress control layers, and protective coatings
- Perform advanced electrical materials characterization, including dielectric strength, partial discharge (PD), corona resistance, dielectric loss, and electrical treeing behavior
- Develop structure–property–processing relationships linking polymer chemistry, filler systems, and processing conditions to dielectric, thermal, and mechanical performance
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations of insulation systems (voiding, delamination, electrical treeing, corona degradation, environmental aging)
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to translate system-level insulation requirements into robust materials solutions
- Engage with leading materials suppliers and research partners to develop next-generation insulation and encapsulation technologies
- Develop materials specifications, qualification standards, and test methodologies for high reliability electrical insulation systems
- Enable scalable manufacturing processes including potting, encapsulation, molding, coating, and composite insulation fabrication
Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience working with electrical insulation systems, polymers, encapsulants, or dielectric materials
- Deep expertise in polymer dielectrics, insulation materials, and high-reliability materials systems
- Strong understanding of partial discharge phenomena, dielectric breakdown mechanisms, and insulation degradation
- Experience with MV or HV insulation systems (power electronics, cable systems, transformers, switchgear, or aerospace power systems)
- Expertise in materials characterization techniques (dielectric testing, thermal analysis, microscopy, reliability testing)
- Demonstrated ability to translate fundamental materials science into manufacturable engineering solutions
- Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.
