Jonathan Kim

About Jonathan Kim

I am a creative researcher, self-motivated project lead, and a PhD in Power Electronics with a background in modeling, simulating, designing, and implementing various power electronic topologies. My current position focuses on the design of high-power power supplies for audio loads.My skills include the following:• Accomplished in modeling, designing, and simulating various power electronics topologies and control methods including Boost, PFC, Flyback, and LLC topologies• Design of EMI common-mode chokes, LLC and Flyback transformers, and PFC inductors, communicating with third-party vendors for samples and prototype build testing to meet EN 55032, CISPR 32 FCC Part 15 Class B radiated and conducted emissions requirements.• Qualified in PCB schematics and board layout design of high-frequency GaNFET power systems (OrCad PSpice Designer, Allegro, Altium Designer)• Extensive experience in programming and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice, PSIM, SIMPLIS, LTSPICE)• Authoring design validation test documentation and verification• Contract manufacturer test station quality control and build process analysis• Proficient hands-on experience in embedded C programming for microcontrollers (MSP430, Arduino)• Profound knowledge of analog and digital signal processing techniques• Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus, RS-485 Communication)• Competent in technical writing and presentation skills publishing and presenting at various power electronics conferences and journals Transactions on Power Delivery, Transactions on Power Electronics, APEC, COMPEL, ECCE)My past experience includes my position as a Research and Development Electrical Engineer focused on the improvement of the reliability and safety of both grid-connected and stand-alone solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and AC residential electrical systems using power electronics and control techniques according to the UL1699B standard, IEC 62606, and NEC Article 690.

Experience

1. Sr Electrical Engineer - Power and Audio

   Sonos, Inc.

   Sep 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Design EE lead for high-power power supply section of Sonos product collaborating with mechanical, industrial, radio, hardware validation, manufacturing process, thermal test, & component engineers as well as global sourcing team, vendors and suppliers, etc. Successfully developed product from early design phase to mass production ready prototypes and have international travel experience on site at the contract manufacturer for test station debugging and quality checks with a failure rate of 500 units.Authored and oversaw testing of the design validation test documentation for the power supply.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Power Electronics in Electrical Engineering

  2015 — 2021

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Computer Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Matlab
• Pcb Design
• C++
• Musician
• Machining
• Analog Circuit Design
• C#
• Teamwork
• Taekwondo Instructor
• Public Speaking
• Renewable Energy
• English
• Microcontrollers
• Research
• Customer Service
• Teaching
• Microsoft Word