Electronic Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Design and Development: Lead the design, analysis, and modelling of high-power converters from concept to detailed design, ensuring they meet grid application requirements.
• Technical Consultation: Provide expert technical consultation and direction to project teams, particularly in the areas of control strategies and converter design.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and validation of high-power converters, including real-time simulation and hardware testing.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data using advanced statistical software to ensure the reliability and performance of power converters.
• Project Contribution: Actively contribute to focused project teams to support technology and product development objectives, particularly in the area of grid applications.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative work ethic within the team and the ICA, promoting knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with multiple functional groups, including Business Areas and Global Innovation Centers, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
  
  

What You Bring / Skills, Capabilities

• Educational Background: University degree in electrical engineering or a related field (Master/Diploma) or comparable qualification.
• Experience: 5+ years of work experience in the field of Power Electronics, with a strong focus on designing and testing high-power converters for grid applications.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in designing, modelling, and simulating high-power converters.
• Proficiency in specifying and implementing control strategies for power converters.
• Strong knowledge of automation, software programming, and PLC systems.
• Experience with real-time simulation.
• Professional Attributes:
• Proven track record of co-creation with customers or similar collaborative projects.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on achieving results that benefit the company and the Innovation Center.
• Willingness to take on challenging projects to support the growth of the ICA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive quick results.
• Excellent English language skills.

Desired candidate profile

. Power Electronics Fundamentals

• Power semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes)
• DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, and AC-AC converters
• Pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques
• Switching regulators and power supplies

2. Circuit Design

• Proficiency in designing power circuits for different types of applications (e.g., renewable energy, electric vehicles, industrial automation)
• Analog and digital circuit design (including signal conditioning, filters, amplifiers)
• Understanding of power distribution systems and load management

3. Simulation and Modeling

• Familiarity with simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, or LTspice for power circuit modeling and analysis
• Ability to simulate and optimize power systems for efficiency, stability, and thermal management
• Finite Element Method (FEM) for electromagnetic field simulations

4. Control Systems and Algorithms

• Understanding control theory applied to power electronics (e.g., PID control, state-space control)
• Implementing feedback control systems for stability and regulation of power systems
• Knowledge of digital signal processors (DSPs) or microcontrollers for controlling power converters

5. Thermal Management

• Thermal modeling and management in power electronics systems to prevent overheating and ensure reliability
• Heat dissipation techniques such as using heatsinks, fans, and thermal interface materials

6. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

• Understanding EMC standards and how to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• Designing circuits that comply with EMC regulations and ensuring devices work efficiently without causing disturbances in nearby electronics

7. High-Efficiency Power Conversion

• Optimizing designs to achieve high-efficiency power conversion and minimizing energy loss
• Focus on energy-saving technologies, such as wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g., SiC, GaN) for better performance in high-power applications