Principal Power Electronics Engineer - Kintec Search, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15289
About the Job
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.
Source : Kintec Search, Inc.