Principal Power Electronics Engineer
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Principal Power Electronics Engineer

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Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA

Date: 2025-01-14T03:23:27Z

Job Description:

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Lead the charge in designing and delivering groundbreaking power electronics products
  • Shape the Future of Energy: Design advanced power electronics, including high-power converters and inverters, to revolutionize energy distribution and stability.
  • Lead with Impact: Spearhead technical innovation and mentor teams as a key player in transforming power systems technology.
  • Work with Industry Leaders: Collaborate across global teams and with industry giants like MELCO and TMEIC to deliver world-class solutions.
  • Be a Thought Leader: Represent company at global conferences, publish technical papers, and set new standards in power engineering.
  • Lead End-to-End Design and Engineering for Power Electronics Systems: Drive the full lifecycle of power electronics systems, including Distribution FACTS devices and D-STATCOM solutions, from concept to execution.
  • Develop and Test Cutting-Edge Power Converters: Innovate with state-of-the-art switching technologies (>500kW), developing and testing power converters to ensure superior performance and reliability.
  • Drive SMART GRID Innovation: Create transformative solutions like Volt-Var Optimization (VVO), Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR), and Fault Location Isolation Service Restoration (FLISR) to advance the future of SMART GRID technology.
  • Conduct Advanced Power System Studies: Leverage tools like PSIM, PSCAD, and MATLAB to perform sophisticated power system studies, generating insights that optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Design and Optimize PCBs and Power Circuits: Engineer seamless integration of active and passive components by designing and optimizing PCBs and power circuits for maximum reliability and efficiency.
  • Collaborate on Customer-Specific Projects: Take ownership of customer projects from proposal to post-award support, ensuring exceptional engineering outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years in designing converters, inverters, FACTS devices, or motor drives at low and medium voltage.
  • Expertise: Advanced knowledge of electric power systems, power converter topologies, and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice).
  • Innovation: A track record of pioneering designs and solutions in power electronics.
  • Leadership: Exceptional ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and represent company as a thought leader.
  • Technical Savvy: Proficiency in embedded systems design, including microprocessors and FPGA development environments.

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