Senior Power Electronics Engineer – MVDC

Ampere Recruitment; Bologna; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A Senior Power Electronics Engineer is sought by Ampere Recruitment for a client at the forefront of medium voltage power conversion. You will lead MVDC converter design from concept to qualification, owning topology selection, simulation, hardware design, and validation while mentoring junior engineers.

You will collaborate with systems, controls, and mechanical teams to deliver robust MVDC solutions and drive technical strategy in a fast-moving environment in Bologna, Italy.

Competenze

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering; MSc/PhD advantageous
• 5+ years in power electronics design, with MV (>3kV DC) experience
• Strong grasp of MV converter topologies, series device operation, insulation design
• Hands-on lab experience with high-voltage test environments and safety
• Experience with SiC and/or high-voltage IGBT platforms
• Comfortable owning designs end-to-end in a fast-moving environment

Mansioni

• Design and develop MVDC converters (DC/DC, AC/DC) at 3kV-35kV
• Topology evaluation and selection for modular multilevel, DAB, ISOP/IPOS
• Simulation and modelling (PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Insulation coordination and partial discharge considerations
• Lab prototyping and high-voltage testing
• Support standards compliance (IEC 61800, IEC 62477, IEEE 1709)
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews

Conoscenze

MVDC design

Power electronics

High-voltage insulation

Lab testing

HV safety

SiC/IGBT platforms

Formazione

MSc in Electrical Engineering

PhD advantageous

Strumenti

PLECS

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

Descrizione del lavoro

The Company

Our client is at the forefront of medium voltage power conversion, developing MVDC systems / grid-scale converters for various industries. Due to continued success, they are looking to expand their team with a Senior Power Electronics Engineer - MVDC

The Role

As Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of MVDC power conversion systems from concept through to qualification. You'll own converter design end-to-end, topology selection, simulation, hardware design, and validation, while mentoring junior engineers and working closely with systems, controls, and mechanical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop MVDC converters (e.g. DC/DC, AC/DC) at medium voltage levels (3kV-35kV class)


• Topology evaluation and selection, modular multilevel, DAB, ISOP/IPOS series-stacked architectures, resonant topologies


• Simulation and modelling (PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink)


• Insulation coordination, creepage/clearance design, and partial discharge considerations at MV levels


• Lab prototyping, high-voltage testing, and design verification


• Support compliance with relevant standards (IEC 61800, IEC 62477, IEEE 1709 as applicable)


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and technical strategy

About You

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (MSc/PhD advantageous)


• 5+ years in power electronics design, with demonstrable experience at medium voltage (>3kV DC)


• Strong grasp of MV converter topologies, series device operation, and high-voltage insulation design


• Hands-on lab experience with high-voltage test environments and safety practices


• Experience with SiC and/or high-voltage IGBT platforms


• Comfortable owning designs end-to-end in a fast-moving environment

Nice to Have

• MMC or solid-state transformer experience


• Marine, grid, rail, or industrial DC distribution background


• Experience taking products through certification