Principal Power Electronics Engineer

2 weeks ago


Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States Apex Systems Full time
Job Title: Principal Power Electronics Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join our team in Warrendale, PA. As a key member of our Electrical Distribution Division, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of advanced power electronics systems, including distribution FACTS devices and customized product solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead distribution power system analysis, engineering, design, modeling, and technical specification of distribution FACTS devices and customized product solutions.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, designs, and proposals in response to customer specifications.
  • Perform as a lead design engineer for power electronics products, including all essential engineering and distribution system analysis aspects from initial planning stages through study, design, and test.
  • Provide support in the areas of manufacturing, installation, and field verification of Distribution FACTS devices.
  • Lead, design, develop, and test advanced power electronics, such as converters and inverters, using medium to high power switching components and associated protection and gating circuitry.
  • Design equipment to employ the appropriate devices, depending on the application.
  • Provide technical consultation and leadership in the areas of power converter topology design and development, the application of active semiconductor switching devices, and the application of passive components required for converter power circuits.
  • Participate and coordinate efforts with groups and divisions within and outside of MEPPI, external groups/divisions (MELCO, TMEIC), and contractors and consultants.
  • Lead verification testing on new designs and products, perform product cost and reliability analysis, and provide assembly and test instructions for prototypes and production runs.
  • Analyze switching and transient behavior of devices to determine limits, proper gating, operation, and implementation for AC/DC, DC/DC, and resonant converters and perform steady-state operation analysis.
  • Perform power electronic circuit design and board layout using PCB design software.
  • Independently use, support others in the use, expand capabilities, and enhance efficiency for software programs such as PSIM, PLECS, Simulink, PSPICE, and others to conduct power flow, transient stability, reactive planning, power electronics design and control, and related studies.
  • Consult on and/or review major development programs through review meetings, personal consultations, and provide input on company development program planning.
  • Review and define the scope for new development tasks by serving as the contact person on special tasks, problems, new designs, etc.
  • Provide engineering leadership by serving as the primary contact for design issues identified by other groups and divisions.
  • Complete and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment/products and determine if design meets functional and system performance requirements.
  • Lead and conduct renewable energy conversion and interconnection analysis associated with electrical distribution systems and equipment applications.
  • Lead the design and proof of concept of various SMART GRID related solutions, including the integration of appropriate software communication systems.
  • Lead and manage the analysis of customer specifications power systems studies and analysis, solution design, and cost estimation to provide the best solution to the customer.
  • Independently use, support others in the use, expand capabilities, and enhance equipment design efficiency via C, VHDL, MATLAB, Java, Perl, Python, and others to perform simulations and to code models for equipment such as SVC, STATCOM, custom power, and other distribution equipment.
  • Lead technical proposals for equipment such as SVC, STATCOM, and other equipment, including engineering support, proposal works, and post-award system studies.
  • Lead application engineering within the Electrical Distribution Division for equipment such as SVC, STATCOM, C-GIS, transformers, and others.
  • Lead participation in industry-related organizations such as IEEE, PES, CIGRE, NEMA, and other such groups.
  • Prepare and lead technical papers and articles for publication in professional society journals and trade magazines, and for presentation at professional society meetings, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 10 years' experience with the design of large converters, inverters, FACTS devices, and motor drives at low and medium voltage levels, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of electric power systems and equipment operation and control.
  • Advanced knowledge of circuit and system analysis using computer simulation tools.
  • Intermediate knowledge of embedded system design as related to power electronics, including design experience with microprocessors, FPGAs, and associated development environments.
  • Advanced interpersonal, communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
  • Advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. Please note that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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