Power Converter Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Rostock; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nordex Group is seeking a Power Converter Engineer in Rostock to lead technical activities for converter development and integration in wind turbine projects. You will act as the main focal point for suppliers and coordinate engineering tasks across teams.

Responsibilities include defining converter concepts and specs, developing subassembly designs and validation plans, and producing technical documentation while supporting testing and certification activities with Matlab-based simulations.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems.
• +3 years in the wind turbine sector.
• Fluent English (C1 or above).
• Spain: recognition of degree equivalency if applying in Spain.

Responsabilités

• Act as the main technical focal point for converter suppliers, leading and coordinating all engineering activities related to power converter development and integration.
• Define the converter concept, architecture, and detailed technical specifications of power converters for Nordex WTGs ensuring alignment with power electrical system requirements.
• Develop converter subassembly designs, specifications, and validation plans, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers on component qualification and testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to the main converter, including specifications, manuals, instructions, and certification support documentation.
• Support and oversee inspections, testing, and validation activities at supplier facilities, as well as in stand-alone and generator-connected test benches.
• Provide technical support for sourcing and certification activities, including the identification and validation of alternative converter components and support for wind turbine certification processes.
• Perform and enhance hardware design simulations and simulation tools using Matlab-based environments to support converter development and validation.

Connaissances

English fluent (C1+)

Formation

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Outils

MATLAB

Description du poste

Your Tasks

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Power Converter Engineer. You will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Act as the main technical focal point for converter suppliers, leading and coordinating all engineering activities related to power converter development and integration
• Define the converter concept, architecture, and detailed technical specifications of power converters for Nordex WTGs ensuring alignment with power electrical system requirements
• Develop converter subassembly designs, specifications, and validation plans, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers on component qualification and testing
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to the main converter, including specifications, manuals, instructions, and certification support documentation
• Support and oversee inspections, testing, and validation activities at supplier facilities, as well as in stand‑alone and generator‑connected test benches
• Provide technical support for sourcing and certification activities, including the identification and validation of alternative converter components and support for wind turbine certification processes
• Perform and enhance hardware design simulations and simulation tools using Matlab-based environments to support converter development and validation

Your Tasks

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Power Converter Engineer. You will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Act as the main technical focal point for converter suppliers, leading and coordinating all engineering activities related to power converter development and integration
• Define the converter concept, architecture, and detailed technical specifications of power converters for Nordex WTGs ensuring alignment with power electrical system requirements
• Develop converter subassembly designs, specifications, and validation plans, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers on component qualification and testing
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to the main converter, including specifications, manuals, instructions, and certification support documentation
• Support and oversee inspections, testing, and validation activities at supplier facilities, as well as in stand‑alone and generator‑connected test benches
• Provide technical support for sourcing and certification activities, including the identification and validation of alternative converter components and support for wind turbine certification processes
• Perform and enhance hardware design simulations and simulation tools using Matlab-based environments to support converter development and validation

Your Profile

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or similar*
• +3 years in the wind turbine sector
• Experience with Matlab is a plus
• Fluent level of English is required (C1 or above)
• For Spain: foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is required when applying.

Your Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.