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FACTS R&D & Technology Development Leader – FACTS SL

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of power electronics and controls technology for STATCOM and FSC — from early-stage concept and innovation through to fully engineered, industrialized solutions.

Requirements Summary

Drive the transition from early-stage technology to fully industrialized, repeatable products — embedding Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and cost-out principles from the earliest design stages.

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Reporting to the FACTS Solution Line Leader, you will lead the research, development, and engineering strategy behind our STATCOM and FSC solutions — spanning early-stage technology development through to fully industrialized, market-ready products. Today, this role owns the full technology lifecycle, from advancing new power electronics and controls concepts to maturing them into robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will partner closely with the Value Proposition Leader (VPL) to ensure the technology we develop translates into winning, competitive products.

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Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering required; Master's or PhD in Power Electronics, Power Systems, or Controls strongly preferred.
Experience: Significant hands-on and leadership experience in power electronics converter design and/or controls engineering for FACTS or comparable grid-scale power conversion technologies (STATCOM, SVC, HVDC, or similar), including experience developing technology from early concept through to commercial product.
Technical Depth: Strong grounding in power electronics topologies, control system design/tuning, and grid interaction phenomena; familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink) is a plus.
Methodology: Working knowledge of NPI governance (gate reviews), Agile development, and Lean engineering practices; familiarity with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) frameworks is a plus
Communication: Fluent in English, able to translate complex technical concepts for both engineering and executive audiences.