Senior Power Electronics Engineer – MVDC

Jobsora; Emilia-Romagna; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobsora is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer - MVDC in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. You will lead the design and development of MVDC power conversion systems from concept through qualification, owning converter design end-to-end, topology selection, simulation, hardware design, and validation.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with systems, controls, and mechanical teams to deliver robust MVDC solutions for grid-scale and industrial applications.

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, HV insulation design.
• Hands-on lab experience with high-voltage tests and safety practices.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Power electronics design

MV converter topologies

Lab HV testing

SiC/IGBT platforms

End-to-end ownership

Formazione

MSc 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

Location

Bologna, Emilia‑Romagna, Italy.