Senior Power Electronics Design and Development Engineer (f/m/d)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in power electronics and high-power converter operation. You will lead the development and validation of Schneider Electric’s “Smart converter” technologies, while working on Direct-Connected-Modular-Medium-Voltage-Converter and innovative power electronics technology solutions.  

Life Is On – what about you? 

Your work field: 

• Design, development, and validation of power electronic converter modules (converter submodules) for medium-voltage applications.  
• Specification of key power electronic components and datasheet analysis of parts, considering lead time, availability, price, second sourcing and qualification.  
• Contributing to loss analysis and thermal modelling for converter submodules, and definition of requirements for the converter cooling systems.  

• Design and maintenance of back-to-back test rigs for validating power converter technology under realistic operating conditions.  
• Preparing the test specifications for back-to-back test rigs.  
• Laboratory testing of power converter submodules, e.g., switching tests, heat runs, etc.  
• Supporting the converter control algorithm development team (models based on MATLAB/Simulink) with innovative solutions.  
• Supporting the development team with HiL test specifications.  

• Writing design reports and maintenance of technical databases/repositories. 

 Our offer 

• You will be part of a growing company with a positive industry reputation, who is a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand. 

• You will be joining an entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture and strong team culture. 
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus opportunities with excellent benefits. 
• You may develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide. 

Your profile: 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering would be preferred).  
• Several years experience of power converter design, test, manufacturing, and field issues.  
• Simulation experience of power converters and sub systems, including detailed knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, etc.  
• Knowledge and understanding of medium voltage design and control issues.  

• Experience of architectural option analysis, trade-off and selection including power topology.