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Power Electronics Engineer – Variable Speed Drives & Controls

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OtherPower Electronics Engineer

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OtherPower Electronics Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our team developing advanced medium-voltage variable speed drive (VSD) systems for industrial applications worldwide.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while building expertise in power electronics, motor control, real-time simulation, and industrial drive systems. You will contribute to the development, testing, and commissioning of cutting-edge technologies used in marine propulsion, LNG liquefaction facilities, offshore platforms, compressors, rolling mills, and other critical industrial applications.
Whether you are a recent graduate with relevant internship or project experience or an engineer with a few years of industry experience, this position provides a strong technical growth path in a highly specialized and impactful field.#LI-ML2

Responsibilities

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→Support the design and sizing of electrical drive system components, including transformers, front ends, power bridges, and input/output filters.
→Assist in the development and validation of motor control and power converter control algorithms.
→Develop and maintain simulation models for power electronic systems, electric motors, and industrial drive applications.
→Participate in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and real-time simulation activities to verify system performance.
→Support software integration and testing activities in laboratory and production environments.
→Collaborate with senior engineers to develop control sequences based on application requirements and system constraints.
→Analyze test results, investigate technical issues, and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
→Participate in system integration and performance validation activities.
→Provide technical support during commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of installations at customer sites.
→Travel occasionally to support field activities on marine vessels, offshore platforms, LNG facilities, and other industrial installations worldwide.

Requirements

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
0 to 5 years of experience in power electronics, electrical drives, motor control, industrial automation, or related engineering fields.
Strong understanding of electrical machines, transformers, and three-phase power systems.
Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converters such as rectifiers and inverters.
Familiarity with control theory and motor control concepts.
Experience with engineering simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
Willingness to travel periodically for commissioning and troubleshooting support.

Nice to Have

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Exposure to Variable Speed Drives (VSD/VFD) through coursework, projects, internships, or industry experience.
Familiarity with motor control techniques such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC) or Vector Control.
Knowledge of PWM and modulation techniques.
Experience with embedded control systems or industrial automation.
Exposure to real-time simulation, digital twins, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
Basic programming experience in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or structured text.
Understanding of industrial applications such as marine, energy, oil & gas, mining, or manufacturing systems.