Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Posted: 20/12/2024

• Posted: 20/12/2024
• Salary: Competitive
• Location: Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States
• Job Type: Permanent/Fixed Term

Principal Power System Engineer

A leading provider of energy solutions seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to drive the development of advanced power electronics products. This role focuses on designing FACTS devices, D-STATCOM systems, and real/reactive power control strategies to enhance energy distribution and grid reliability.

Essential Functions

• Design and test power electronics systems using high-power switching components (500kW ).
• Lead modeling and analysis of FACTS devices and SMART GRID solutions.
• Perform testing, cost analysis, and support field operations for prototypes.
• Use advanced tools (e.g., MATLAB, PSCAD) to develop and validate equipment models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with 10 years in power electronics design.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, simulation tools, and control systems.
• Experience with embedded systems and FPGA-based designs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

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