Power Electronics Lead Engineer - R&D

Schneider Electric; Kolding; On-site; DKK 485,074 - 634,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive employee benefits

Great learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kolding, Denmark, seeks a Power Electronics Lead Engineer for its R&D team. The role involves developing UPS and large kVA converters, leading R&D activities, and ensuring that products meet safety and cost standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in electrical engineering and have proven experience in power electronics and product development. The position offers flexible hours, opportunities for professional growth, and a modern working environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, preferably in power electronics.
• Proven experience in power electronics and product development for series production.
• Strong knowledge of 3‑phase and DC power conversion, including inverters and PCBA design.
• Experience with project management practices is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English language.

Responsibilities

• Develop UPS and large kVA 3ph converters.
• Lead R&D activities including electronic subassembly design and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process.
• Ensure designed products meet safety, functional, and cost requirements.
• Support sales, marketing, manufacturing, and technical support.
• Contribute to innovation and secure patents for ideas.

Skills

Power electronics

Project management

3-phase and DC power conversion

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Power Electronics Lead Engineer to join our R&D team in Kolding, Denmark. You will bring expertise to drive the development of our next generation of solutions and a passion for continuous learning. Alongside technical expertise, you will build relationships with stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop UPS and large kVA 3ph converters as part of our global R&D team
• Lead R&D activities in your domain, including electronic subassembly design (schematics, PCB layout) and testing
• Take end-to-end ownership of the design from early design phase, collaborating with firmware, mechanical, electrical, verification, and validation experts
• Ensure that designed products meet safety, functional and cost requirements
• Own design for safety, reliability and cost activities
• Support sales, marketing, manufacturing and technical support in solving customer needs and issues
• Be involved in defined projects/squads, ensuring objectives are met and within budget
• Assess trade-offs between business needs, technology requirements, cost and risk
• Contribute to our innovation and secure patents for innovative ideas
• Develop your power electronics practices and competencies to reach a technical expertise level

What will help you succeed:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering (power electronics preferred)
• Experience with project management practices is a plus
• Proven experience in power electronics and product development for series production
• Strong knowledge of 3‑phase and DC power conversion, including inverters and PCBA design
• Experience with cross‑functional collaboration and global manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in a multicultural environment
• Fluency in English language

What do we offer:

• Great colleagues, a modern working environment
• Flexible working hours with opportunity to work from home
• Opportunities to widen your expertise and international professional network
• Great learning opportunities. Our employees are empowered to develop themselves through equal development opportunities.
• Competitive employee benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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