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Position Title: Sr. Hardware Engineer – India

Experience: 8+ years relevant experience with BS EE, or 6+ years with MS EE, or 0-4years with PhD EE

Location: Bengaluru, India

Role Description: NuCurrent is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a Hardware focus who is motivated to work closely with a talented and diverse engineering group to drive electrical hardware design, system integration with software and mechanical engineers, and test to deliver end customer products.  The candidate will work very closely with electrical hardware, electromagnetics, software, and mechanical engineers to design and bring custom boards up from scratch and take innovative products to market, while exhibiting strong cultural values that put the customer first, go beyond the standard, show strong ownership, innovate further, and show strong people skills.

Company Description: NuCurrent is a leading technology and IP company in the high-growth field of wireless power and is the go-to provider of wireless power solutions for the world’s leading product companies. Spanning across industries including automotive, consumer, industrial, IoT, mobile, wearables and more, NuCurrent designs systems and key components for Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders to enable wireless power transfer in new product releases. The Company supports product teams within large companies to bring wireless power innovations to market faster, with fewer risks, lower costs and better technology, while pushing the boundaries of system performance, charge speed, user flexibility and form factors. NuCurrent is a fabless technology company with a robust network of certified manufacturers and is an active leader in specification development across multiple industry standards bodies. NuCurrent has an energetic, purpose-driven work environment built by phenomenal people who go beyond expectations, are highly curious, deeply innovative and, above all, put customers first.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

  • Lead a team of electrical, mechanical, software, and electromagnetics engineers on the development of wireless power systems and modules for a diversity of applications, from spec development to customer product delivery. 
  • Architect, simulate, model, design, and validate wireless power systems and modules for a diversity of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial devices, automotive industry applications, medical applications and other exciting industries. 
  • Extensive hands-on design, troubleshooting, optimization, simulation, and modeling will be required.
  • Be the customer-facing technical authority on NuCurrent wireless power technology 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with engineering team to translate product requirements into engineering deliverables
  • Lead the design and development of wireless power systems (including circuit design) for a variety of projects in parallel
  • Devise timelines and work with internal team, partners, and vendors to ensure smooth progress of a project, and adherence to timelines
  • Design will include using simulation tools such as SPICE (or equivalent) for circuits, mathematical analysis using Matlab (or equivalent), and Schematic and PCB layout using Altium. 
  • Development will include extensive hands-on testing with RF boards developed either in-house or by partners/customers, using oscilloscopes, VNA’s, and other test equipment
  • Influence company management, partners, and customers to support successful implementation of wireless power into products
  • Contribute to and influence the development of Intellectual Property

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Proven track record of simulation, modeling, design, and hands-on validation of mixed-signal hardware 
  • Circuit design and PCB design for EMI/EMC mitigation methods and techniques
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetics and magnetostatics (100 KHz – 100 MHz ideally)
  • Experience with validation of PA’s (1 W to 50 W), tuning/impedance matching circuits, voltage regulators
  • Very strong written & verbal communications skills, and good interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in use of electrical test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, soldering tools, etc.)
  • Demonstrated success in resolution of technical challenges leveraging strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work individually and in small teams that may include contractors working remotely
  • Relentless and enterprising approach to solving problems
  • Ability to multitask and be flexible
  • Passion for developing hardware (boards and/or consumer product), including electrical schematics and PCBs
  • Proficiency in use of SPICE (or equivalent) simulation tools for modeling and evaluating circuit designs

PREFERABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    • PA design experience of high efficiency Class D, E, F amplifiers (ideally in the 1-50Mhz range)
    • DC-DC Converter experience from LF to HF (up to 10MHz preferred) 
    • Experience in wireless power applications
    • Experience with NFC technology 
    • Strong understanding of Bluetooth and connectivity protocols
    • Antenna/RF simulation, optimization & testing 
    • Experience in hardware development for mobile devices with WiFi/GPS/NFC
    • Experience with C programming, and understanding communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART
    • Knowledge of battery charging circuits and batteries 

Experience: MS EE with 3+yrs of experience or PhD EE with 0-3yrs industry experience Required

Location: Chicago, IL

Role Description: NuCurrent is looking for a Senior Antenna Design Engineer (for Wireless Power) who is motivated to work closely with a talented and diverse engineering group to develop the most innovative wireless power solutions in the market and deliver superior solutions for our end customer.  The candidate will work very closely with senior electrical hardware, electromagnetics, software, and mechanical engineers to design and bring custom coils and systems up from scratch and take innovative products to market, while exhibiting strong cultural values that put the customer first, go beyond the standard, show strong ownership, innovate further, and show strong people skills.

Company Description: NuCurrent is a leading technology and IP company in the high growth field of wireless power and is the go-to provider of wireless power solutions for the world’s leading product companies. Spanning across industries including automotive, consumer, industrial, IoT, mobile, wearables and more, NuCurrent designs systems and key components for Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders to enable wireless power transfer in new product releases. The Company supports product teams within large companies to bring wireless power innovations to market faster, with fewer risks, lower costs and better technology, while pushing the boundaries of system performance, charge speed, user flexibility and form factors. NuCurrent is a technology company with a robust network of certified manufacturers and is an active leader in specification development across multiple industry standards bodies. NuCurrent has an energetic, purpose-driven work environment built by phenomenal people who go beyond expectations, are highly curious, deeply innovative and, above all, put customers first.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

  • Design Inductive wireless power coils in the most challenging applications for consumer electronics, medical (implantable devices), industrial, and automotive industries. 
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate in-situ modeling of wireless power antenna designs. 
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, software engineers to produce the most innovative inductive wireless power solutions on the market. 
  • Model, measure and select coil materials such as permeable material, coil substrate material, permanent magnet core and coating material, and enclosure adhesives to minimize losses due to proximity effects, skin effects, and fringe effects. 
  • Interact with key customers to integrate NuCurrent’s solutions for wireless power.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with engineering team to translate product requirements into engineering deliverables
  • Lead antenna design projects from concept to production, ensuring adherence to industry standards and performance metrics.
  • Work and adhere to project timelines to deliver on-time prototypes, test results, and documentation to customers
  • Development will include extensive hands-on testing by integrating coils with RF boards developed either in-house or by partners/customers measuring key Electro-magnetic parameters with impedance analyzers, Vector-Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzer, E-field and H-field probes
  • Develop and evaluate novel and realistic ideas to grow Intellectual Property -> Innovate in the expanding field of Wireless Power
  • Stay abreast of manufacturing techniques and new high-performance cost-competitive technologies applicable to NuCurrent’s antenna structures. Engage with vendors (e.g. PCB and ferrite) to understand their capabilities, limitations and cost drivers
  • Collaborate with academic partners to contribute to our R&D projects aimed at developing differentiated innovative technologies
  • Conduct complete antenna integration process including antenna selection, placement, and in-situ testing
  • Build simulation model templates that correlate accurately with measurements and are readily available for other antenna engineers
  • Translate customer requirements into magnetic parameter constraints for proper coil design and material selection
  • Evaluate coil design as it relates to industry regulatory standards for requirements such as EMI, SAR, Nerve Stimulation, and others

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Familiarity with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS (HFSS and Maxwell), CST, JMAG, or equivalent EM tools
  • Excellent written & verbal communications skills, good interpersonal skills, and comfortable talking in front of management, key partners, and key customers
  • Ability to understand electrical hardware schematics and PCB layout
  • Ability to work individually and in small teams
  • Very comfortable with hands-on lab testing (applications related to wireless power, RFID, NFC a bonus)
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetics and magnetostatics (100 KHz – 100 MHz ideally)

PREFERABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Experience with electric motor and/or electric machine design 
  • Experience in wireless power applications, knowledge of inductive coupling systems, RF antenna design
  • Knowledge in modeling magnetic and conductive materials within magnetic coupling systems on EM software and assessing their impact on performance
  • Knowledge of thermal management materials and experience in designing for thermal management
  • Experience with Altium

As the Director of Sales at NuCurrent, you will be a crucial driver of our growth by leading the expansion of business with existing clients. You will play a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive strategies to foster customer engagement, drive revenue growth, enhance brand awareness, and increase company value within the wireless power technology licensing industry. You will be responsible for leading the account management and sales efforts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Account Management Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to nurture and grow business with existing clients, driving customer retention and upselling opportunities. Develop and nurture relationships with clients to foster loyalty and customer retention. Understand the unique needs of each account and provide tailored solutions that align with our product and service offerings. Resolve any customer issues or concerns promptly, collaborating with cross-functional teams when necessary.
  • Customer Forecasting: Monitor, analyze, and forecast sales trends and opportunities with existing customers. Work closely with the finance team to develop accurate sales forecasts, identifying growth opportunities or potential risks. Provide feedback to product development and marketing teams based on customer insights and anticipated demand.
  • Organizational Charting: Develop and maintain up-to-date organizational charts for each key account to ensure clear understanding of decision-makers, influencers, and key contacts. Ensure efficient communication channels with customers, aligning with their organizational structure and hierarchy.
  • Business Planning: Collaborate with customers to create, review, and update business plans, aligning with both the client’s and our company’s strategic goals. Regularly review account performance against the business plan and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, finance, product development, and engineering to deliver a seamless customer experience. Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure product offerings and promotional strategies are aligned with customer needs.
  • Product Knowledge: Collaborate with the Product team to thoroughly understand our wireless power technology solutions, enabling you to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
  • Competitive Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscape, integrating insights into the go-to-market strategy to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Reporting and Communication: Regularly update the Chief Commercial Officer and other stakeholders on account progress, challenges, and opportunities. Maintain detailed and accurate records of all customer interactions, sales transactions, and account changes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
    Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales and account management, preferably in the technology sector
    Very strong relationship building skills
    Ability to address and resolve problems that arise in the sales process
    Ability to craft long-term sales strategies and adapt them based on market changes.
    A proven track record of achieving sales quotas and targets.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Gmail, HubSpot (or comparable CRM), and LinkedIn

Company Summary

NuCurrent, the global authority in wireless power technology a trailblazer in the wireless power technology and IP sector, is the premier provider of wireless power solutions for global industry leaders. NuCurrent has been recognized as Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company, Crain’s Most Innovative Company in Illinois and numerous other recognitions, but none are more important than the phenomenal A+ list of customers we’ve won. We have a world-class team and are looking to add an outstanding Associate Director of Account Management to take our success to the next level.

Serving a diverse range of sectors such as automotive, consumer, industrial, IoT, mobile, and wearables, NuCurrent collaborates with Fortune 500 companies to deliver wireless power transfer for their cutting-edge products. We empower product teams to launch wireless power innovations swiftly, securely, and cost-effectively while pushing the limits of system performance, charging speed, flexibility, and form factors. As an award-winning fabless technology enterprise, NuCurrent maintains a solid network of certified manufacturers and actively contributes to specification development across multiple industry standards bodies. Our vibrant, purpose-driven work environment is cultivated by extraordinary individuals who consistently exceed expectations, display insatiable curiosity, champion innovation, and prioritize customer satisfaction above all else. We are passionate about transforming how people interact with electronic devices via wireless power.

Do you want to make a difference and have a material impact on a growth stage company? NuCurrent is a dynamic, fast growing wireless power company. Named Chicago’s most innovative company by Crain’s, NuCurrent’s patent portfolio is growing as fast as the company’s business. This role will have a material impact on the company’s growth – both business and IP. NuCurrent’s IP is the lifeblood of new licensing opportunities.

Do you want to work at a company that prioritizes culture? NuCurrent is serious about culture (not just fringe perks). NuCurrent’s cultural values drive everything we do and are front and center of each of our projects. These values include: Customer First, Going Beyond, Ownership, Innovation, and People. NuCurrent also prioritizes creating an environment that helps employees thrive in both work and life. Recent initiatives include energy management training and flexibility for life.

Key Qualifications

Key Technical Qualifications

  • Patent Attorney
  • 2+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Experience drafting and prosecuting patent assets, managing portfolios, developing patent strategies, conducting patent analysis, and providing support for standards, transactions, and litigation efforts.
  • Experience in near field wireless power (e.g., magnetics).
  • Familiar with wireless power standardization (Qi, Air Fuel, and NFC).
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Key Cultural Qualifications

  • Work well with others and prioritizes helping others excel; not just yourself.
  • Willing to go the extra mile in all aspects of work and life.
  • Takes ownership and pride in work product.
  • Committed to solving and understanding difficult wireless power problems.
  • Enjoys working with a diverse team of amazing people.

Description

Seeking an in-house Patent Attorney, ideally with a degree in EE/CS/CE/ME/Physics and 2 years of experience (i) drafting and prosecuting patent applications, (ii) preparing patentability, infringement and validity opinions, and/or (iii) preparing claim charts for both prosecution and licensing purposes. USPTO registration (or qualifications and willingness to register) required.

We seek to hire a Patent Attorney to assist in developing and curating the company’s wireless power patent portfolio. You will work with the business to build and purposefully prosecute the associated worldwide patent portfolio and strategy. This includes identifying patentable inventions; securing high-quality, strategic patent assets; providing expert technical and legal analysis; handling patent challenges; providing guidance in support of patent transactions and licensing matters; assigning and managing work performed by outside law firms; and working with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges. This position also will provide cross-functional support for acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, enforcement, standards, and litigation activities.

This role will also be required to advise on the state of patent law, which may include reading Federal Circuit decisions and keeping the language in the applications relevant.

Education & Experience

  • Education & Experience: EE/CS/CE likely preferred, but will strongly consider physics/ME with electrical/antenna experience. Candidates that have the qualifications and willingness to register with the USPTO will be considered.

Do you want to make a difference and have a material impact on a growth stage company? NuCurrent is a dynamic, fast growing wireless power company. Named Chicago’s most innovative company by Crain’s, NuCurrent’s patent portfolio is growing as fast as the company’s business. This role will have a material impact on the company’s growth – both business and IP. NuCurrent’s IP is the lifeblood of new licensing opportunities.

Do you want to work at a company that prioritizes culture? NuCurrent is serious about culture (not just fringe perks). NuCurrent’s cultural values drive everything we do and are front and center of each of our projects. These values include: Customer First, Going Beyond, Ownership, Innovation, and People. NuCurrent also prioritizes creating an environment that helps employees thrive in both work and life. Recent initiatives include energy management training and flexibility for life.

Key Qualifications

Key Technical Qualifications

  • Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor
  • 2+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Experience drafting and prosecuting patent assets, managing portfolios, developing patent strategies, conducting patent analysis, and providing support for standards, transactions, and litigation efforts.
  • Experience in near field wireless power (e.g., magnetics).
  • Familiar with wireless power standardization (Qi, Air Fuel, and NFC).
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Key Cultural Qualifications

  • Work well with others and prioritizes helping others excel; not just yourself.
  • Willing to go the extra mile in all aspects of work and life.
  • Takes ownership and pride in work product.
  • Committed to solving and understanding difficult wireless power problems.
  • Enjoys working with a diverse team of amazing people.

Description

Seeking an in-house Patent Prosecution Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor, ideally with a degree in EE/CS/CE/ME/Physics and 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and preparing patentability, infringement and validity opinions. USPTO registration (or qualifications and willingness to register) required.

We seek to hire a Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor to assist in developing and curating the company’s wireless power patent portfolio. You will work with the business to build and purposefully prosecute the associated worldwide patent portfolio and strategy. This includes identifying patentable inventions; securing high-quality, strategic patent assets; providing expert technical and legal analysis; handling patent challenges; providing guidance in support of patent transactions and licensing matters; assigning and managing work performed by outside law firms; and working with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges. This position also will provide cross-functional support for acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, enforcement, standards, and litigation activities.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience: EE/CS/CE likely preferred, but will strongly consider physics/ME with electrical/antenna experience. USPTO registration preferred. Candidates that have the qualifications and willingness to register with the USPTO will be considered.

NuCurrent launches more products across more industries than any other wireless power company in the world. There has never been a challenge we couldn’t solve, and it takes a skilled, interdisciplinary team to achieve this.

And when you have the best team in the world, you treat them like it.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Visa/Work Authorization Assistance
  • Remote Work Flexibility
  • Stock Options
  • Unlimited Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

NuCurrent launches more products across more industries than any other wireless power company in the world. There has never been a challenge we couldn’t solve, and it takes a skilled, interdisciplinary team to achieve this.

And you have the best team in the world, you treat them like it.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Visa/Work Authorization Assistance
  • Remote Work Flexibility
  • Stock Options
  • Unlimited Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

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to help usher in the next
generation of wireless power.

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