Power Converter Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Sarriguren; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Some offers may vary by location

Job summary

Nordex Group in Navarre, Spain, is seeking a Power Converter Engineer to lead technical activities for converter development and integration within wind turbine programs. The role requires defining converter concepts, coordinating supplier activities, and ensuring alignment with system requirements.

The candidate will develop subassembly designs, validation plans, and documentation, while supporting sourcing and certification efforts. Proficiency in Matlab is advantageous.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems.
• +3 years in the wind turbine sector.
• Fluent English required (C1 or above).
• Experience with Matlab is a plus.
• Spain: recognition of the Spanish degree equivalency when applying.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical focal point for converter suppliers and coordinate engineering activities for power converter development and integration.
• Define the converter concept, architecture and detailed specifications for Nordex WTGs.
• Develop converter subassembly designs, specs and validation plans with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the main converter and certification support.
• Oversee inspections, testing and validation at supplier facilities and on test benches.
• Provide technical support for sourcing and certification activities and for turbine certification processes.
• Perform hardware design simulations using Matlab-based environments to support development and validation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Wind turbine experience

Matlab

English proficiency

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

BSc in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

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

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