About the RoleTECO-Westinghouse is seeking a highly experienced Power Electronics Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive innovation in advanced power conversion systems. This is a high-impact role for a senior engineering professional with deep expertise in medium-voltage, high-power, and grid-connected power electronics.
The ideal candidate will lead complex engineering programs from concept through production while driving innovation in converter technologies, motor drives, and grid-tied power systems.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of advanced power electronic systems including:
- Power converters
- Inverters
- Medium-voltage motor drives
- Grid-connected power conversion solutions
- Drive innovation in converter topologies to optimize performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost
- Serve as a subject matter expert for grid-tied power converter design and utility grid interaction
- Define technical requirements and lead design reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams
- Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices, design methodologies, and technical standards
- Support product qualification, manufacturing, and field issue resolution
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and advanced R&D initiatives
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Strong expertise in power electronics design and converter topologies
- Hands-on experience designing and developing medium-voltage and high-power electronic systems
- Experience with grid-connected power converters including:
- Grid synchronization
- PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops)
- Current and voltage control
- Power factor control
- Grid code compliance
- Experience designing low- and high-frequency transformers for medium-voltage applications
- Strong understanding of:
- Magnetic materials
- Insulation coordination
- Thermal performance
- Electromagnetic behavior
- Experience developing control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
- Knowledge of PWM techniques, soft/hard switching, and system stability analysis
- Familiarity with high-voltage insulation systems and applicable IEC, IEEE, and UL standards
- Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and make sound engineering tradeoff decisions
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience with:
- EMI/EMC design
- Thermal management
- Reliability engineering
- Manufacturing support and product qualification
- Knowledge of regional and international grid standards and compliance requirements
Skills & Competencies- Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering teams, customers, and leadership
- Experience preparing technical reports, white papers, and presentations
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment
Work EnvironmentThis position involves a combination of office, laboratory, and industrial environments. Candidates should be comfortable working around electrical and mechanical systems, testing equipment, and prototype hardware.
