Principal Engineer Power Electronics

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Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of power electronic converters and subsystems such as inverters, rectifiers, DC-DC converters, and grid-connected systems.
• Define and review system-level and component-level design requirements for power electronics products.
• Drive technical decisions related to topology selection, semiconductor devices, magnetics, thermal design, protection concepts, and control strategies.
• Provide expert guidance in simulation, design optimization, and performance improvement of power converter systems.

Design & Development

• Develop and validate power electronics designs using simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, or equivalent.
• Support schematic design, component selection, PCB/interface definition, and hardware integration.
• Lead control algorithm development for converter performance, efficiency, stability, and grid compliance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for system integration, firmware, mechanical, thermal, and testing activities.

Testing & Validation

• Define test strategies and review verification and validation plans for power electronic products.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution during development and testing phases.
• Guide HIL, lab, and full-system testing activities to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Analyze failures and field issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and drive innovation opportunities in converter technology, control methods, efficiency improvement, and cost optimization.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and next-generation product platforms.
• Promote engineering best practices, design standardization, and reuse across projects.
• Participate in technical reviews, patent disclosures, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Mentoring & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach engineers within the power electronics team.
• Support skill development and technical growth of team members.
• Work with global engineering teams, product management, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Act as a technical focal point for complex engineering discussions with internal and external stakeholders

• Your background:

• Master’s or PhD in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in power electronics design and development.
• Strong expertise in power converter topologies, switching devices, modulation techniques, and digital control of converters.
• Hands-on experience with simulation and modeling tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design, thermal behavior, EMI/EMC, protection schemes, and reliability aspects.
• Understanding of control theory for Power Electronics applications
• Experience with specification, selection and qualification of power devices, and passive components like DC capacitors and filter components
• Experience with working with laboratory equipment and converter prototyping and testing
• Good understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements applicable to power electronic products.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and drive solutions independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grid-connected converters, renewable energy systems, energy storage systems, drives, or industrial power conversion applications.
• Familiarity with HIL systems, real-time simulation, and controller validation.
• Experience working with embedded control systems, firmware teams, and system integration activities.
• Exposure to product development in a global R&D environment.
• Knowledge of safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements for industrial products is an advantage.
• Track record of innovation, patents, or technical publications is a plus.

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