Senior R&D Engineer

Kempower; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Helsinki is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design of complex power conversion products. You will drive advanced simulations, reliability analyses, and derating calculations, and collaborate with suppliers on critical components.

You will mentor colleagues, guide decisions on power conversion topics, and contribute to getting prototypes ready for certification. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies, switching devices, control methods, PCB design, thermal and EMC design.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and guide decisions.
• Interest in electric vehicle charging.
• Proven track record in developing power conversion products.
• Self-motivated with growth mindset.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex power conversion products.
• Conduct advanced simulations, loss modeling, reliability analysis, and derating calculations.
• Participate in component selection decisions and collaborate with suppliers for critical components.
• Lead testing of prototypes, ensuring reliability, performance, and readiness for certification.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving electrical, thermal, and EMC challenges.
• Mentor colleagues and guide decisions that affect power conversion products.

Skills

Power conversion

Advanced simulations

Reliability analysis

Derating calculations

PCB design

Thermal design

EMC design

Leadership

Mentoring

English

Education

Electrical engineering

Electronics engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex power conversion products
• Conduct advanced simulations, loss modeling, reliability analysis, and derating calculations
• Participate in component selection decisions and collaborate with suppliers for critical components
• Lead testing of prototypes, ensuring reliability, performance, and readiness for certification
• Provide technical leadership in resolving critical electrical, thermal, and EMC challenges
• Mentor colleagues and guide decisions that affect power conversion products

Requirements

• Relevant educational degree in Electrical engineering, Electronics engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge and understanding of power conversion topologies, switching devices, control methods, PCB design, thermal design and EMC design
• Ability to mentor colleagues and guide decisions
• Interest in electric vehicle charging
• Strong track record in development of power conversion products
• Self-motivated with growth mindset
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in power conversion product design, including advanced simulations, reliability analysis, and component selection. Proven ability to lead testing processes and mentor colleagues while addressing electrical, thermal, and EMC challenges.