Principal Power Electronics Engineer

  • 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.

For more information, apply directly or contact jsimmonds@cyberneticsearch.com

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