Senior Expert Electromagnetic Calculation for Single-Phase Machines (m/f/d)

ANDRITZ; Steiermark; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours with remote work

Company restaurant subsidy

Company doctor

Job summary

Andritz Hydropower in Weiz is seeking a Senior Expert Electromagnetic Calculation for Single-Phase Machines to advance design and validation in hydro power projects. You will drive analytical and FEM methods for 2D/3D machines and guide method development within a global engineering team.

You will validate methods via FEM simulations and experiments, plan measurement campaigns, and collaborate with software, engineering, and validation experts. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Extensive senior-level experience in the calculation, design, and development of rotating electrical machines
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Enhancement of existing electromagnetic calculation methods for single-phase rotating electrical machines (analytical and FEM)
• Transfer and implement calculation methods into our web-based design and calculation platform GEMINI
• Validate analytical calculation methods through FEM simulations and experimental measurements
• Independently define, plan and support measurement campaigns for method validation and model calibration
• Collaborate closely with software development, engineering teams, and measurement and validation experts
• Define and maintain methodological standards, best practices and calculation guidelines for engineering teams
• Support complex technical investigations and provide expert guidance on electromagnetic design and simulation topics of single-phase synchronous machines

Skills

Electromagnetics

Rotating electrical machines design

FEM experience

Analytical calculation methods

German language

English language

Education

Master’s degree / PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector Fields Opera

ANSYS Maxwell

Altair Flux

Job description

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are currently seeking a Senior Expert Electromagnetic Calculation for Single-Phase Machines (m/f/d) in the field of hydropower at our location in Weiz in the research and development department.

YOUR TASKS

• Enhancement of existing electromagnetic calculation methods for single-phase rotating electrical machines (analytical and FEM)
• Transfer and implement calculation methods into our web-based design and calculation platform GEMINI
• Validate analytical calculation methods through FEM simulations and experimental measurements
• Independently define, plan and support measurement campaigns for method validation and model calibration
• Collaborate closely with software development, engineering teams, and measurement and validation experts
• Define and maintain methodological standards, best practices and calculation guidelines for engineering teams
• Support complex technical investigations and provide expert guidance on electromagnetic design and simulation topics of single-phase synchronous machines

Profilbeschreibung:

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Extensive senior-level experience in the calculation, design, and development of rotating electrical machines
• Knowledge of electromagnetics, magnetic circuits, and nonlinear electromagnetic effects
• Strong expertise in loss mechanisms and electromagnetic interactions
• Extensive experience in electromagnetic finite element method (FEM) simulations in 2D and 3D
• Hands‑on experience with analytical calculation methods and electromagnetic simulation tools
• Experience in the design and simulation of single-phase machines is an advantage
• Experience in the field of rotating electrical machines is mandatory
• Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation software such as Vector Fields Opera, ANSYS Maxwell, Altair Flux, or equivalent tools
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5% of working time)

Wir bieten:

OUR OFFER

We are legally obliged to state the collective bargaining minimum salary for this position, which is gross € 4.645,81 per month. However, we offer a market-based salary depending on qualifications and professional experience in any case.

Andritz Hydropower offers a secure job in an innovative and international company with long-term development opportunities. Be part of a highly qualified team that significantly contributes to the utilization of hydropower resources and the promotion of the energy transition.

We can offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Individual career paths and long‑term career planning in an international corporation
• Talent and leadership programs
• Flexible working hours model (flextime, up to 40% remote work possible)
• Subsidized company restaurant
• Company doctor
• Various employee discounts
• Parking spaces and good public accessibility