Power Electronics R&D Engineer – Automotive (Senior / Principal Level)

European Tech Recruit; Nürnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Power Electronics R&D Engineer in Nuremberg, Germany. This senior role involves designing and developing next-generation solutions for automotive applications, mentoring junior staff, and working closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Master's or PhD with extensive experience in power electronics and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in the Automotive sector (OEM or Tier 1 supplier) is required.
• Hands-on experience with power converter prototype building and verification.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements.
• Contribute to technology roadmap development for power products.
• Lead parameter design and prototype verification.

Kenntnisse

Power electronic converters

Problem-solving mindset

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Power Electronics R&D Engineer – Automotive (Senior / Principal Level)

Location : Nuremberg, Germany | Onsite Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Power Electronics R&D Engineer to join a leading tech company in the automotive sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation power electronics solutions for electric vehicles, motor control units, and battery chargers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify needs and define system requirements in the digital power domain.
• Contribute to technology roadmap development for next-generation power products.
• Explore and support the definition of advanced power modules and packaging technologies.
• Develop novel power conversion architectures and converter topologies.
• Lead parameter design, component layout, prototype build-up, and verification / validation of converter concepts in R&D laboratories.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.
• Present and defend innovative ideas and solutions to the product line and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or equivalent, with relevant experience in the Automotive sector (OEM or Tier 1 supplier).
• Strong theoretical knowledge of power electronic converters, magnetic components, power semiconductor devices, and converter control.
• Proven track record in product development and release.
• Hands-on experience with power converter prototype building and verification.
• Skilled in analysis, design, simulation, and verification of key parameters in power converter technologies, including power loss analysis, semiconductor selection, magnetic component design, PCB design, and modulation techniques.
• Self-reliant, autonomous, target-oriented, and proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Flexible, calm under pressure, and eager to explore new technologies.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs.

Application

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