Power Converter Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Sarriguren; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE in Spain is seeking a Power Converter Engineer to lead converter development and integration, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet electrical system requirements.

You will define concepts, develop designs, and oversee validation, testing, and certification activities, while maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and simulations in Matlab.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems.
• 3+ years in the wind turbine sector.
• Fluent level of English (C1 or above).
• For foreign qualifications, Spanish degree equivalency recognition is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical focal point for converter suppliers, coordinating all engineering activities.
• Define converter concept, architecture and detailed specifications for Nordex wind turbines.
• Develop converter subassembly designs, specs and validation plans with suppliers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the main converter and certification support.
• Support inspections, testing and validation at supplier facilities and test benches.
• Provide technical support for sourcing and certification activities and component validation.
• Perform hardware design simulations using Matlab-based environments for development and validation.

Skills

Matlab proficiency

English proficiency (C1+)

Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Job description

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

YOUR 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 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 varyby 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.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex