Lead DC-DC Converter System Design

avec compétence GmbH; Aargau; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position possibility

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking an experienced professional to lead the system design, specification, testing and qualification of DC-DC converter subsystems for next-generation data center architectures. You will drive phases from initial conceptual design to final validation in R&D labs, ensuring qualification and productization with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in electrical engineering, 5+ years in power electronics, and readiness to travel occasionally; on-site work in

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in electrical engineering with focus on power electronics.
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics system design and development.
• Experience with high power and medium voltage converters is advantageous.
• Experience leading and organizing technical backlogs for R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead power electronics system design, specification, testing and qualification of DC-DC converter sub-systems.
• Cover phases from conceptual system design integration to final validation in R&D labs.
• Collaborate with control hardware, software, mechanical and V&V functions to qualify and productize.
• Collaborate technically with program manager, product architect and research scientists.

Skills

Power electronics

System design

Leadership

Modelling & simulation

Engineering tools

English proficiency

German a plus

Travel availability

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering

PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

Engineering design tools

Job description

You lead the system design of a DC-DC power converter for next-generation direct current data center architectures, covering specification, testing and qualification.

Your tasks

• Lead power electronics system design, specification, testing and qualification of DC-DC converter sub-systems
• Cover phases from conceptual system design integration to final validation in R&D labs
• Focus on qualification and productization in collaboration with control hardware, software, mechanical and V&V functions
• Collaborate technically with program manager, product architect, research scientist and other stakeholders
• Contribute to maintenance and further development of power electronics technology expertise, including IP and standards activities

What you bring

• University Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with focus on power electronics
• More than 5 years of experience in power electronics system design and development
• Experience with high power and medium voltage converters is an advantage
• Experience leading and organizing technical backlogs for R&D teams
• Experience in modelling, simulation and power electronics system analysis using engineering design tools
• Fluent written and spoken English; German is a plus
• Availability to travel sporadically

Conditions

• Workload: 80–100 %
• Work model: On site
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position