Senior Hardware Developer – Power Converters for Light Rail Vehicles

Elektro; Białystok; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Białystok is seeking a Senior Hardware Developer specializing in power converters for light rail vehicles. The position requires a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in hardware development. Key responsibilities include optimizing power converter designs and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates should be proficient in tools like MATLAB and Altium. The role offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware development for power electronics.
• Strong experience in power converter design.
• Experience with power semiconductors selection and validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize power converter topologies for traction and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure system-level functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Conduct engineering tests and measurements on prototypes and production units.
• Document design processes and support certification activities.

Skills

Power converter design for traction or industrial applications

IGBT and SiC-MOSFET-based switching technologies

Schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, Mentor)

MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE simulation for power electronics

Measurement techniques for high-voltage systems

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

SPICE tools

Altium

Eagle

Mentor

Job description

Senior Hardware Developer – Power Converters for Light Rail Vehicles

specialist (Mid / Regular), senior specialist (Senior)

• Develop and optimize power converter topologies for traction and auxiliary systems in LRVs
• Ensure system-level functionality and compliance with customer specifications and standards
• Conduct engineering tests and measurements on prototypes and production units
• Select and validate power semiconductors (IGBTs, SiC-MOSFETs) for converter designs
• Simulate power electronic systems using MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE tools
• Collaborate with EMC specialists to ensure compliance with railway EMC standards
• Document design processes and support certification and homologation activities

Our requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware development for power electronics.
• Strong experience in:
• Power converter design for traction or industrial applications
• IGBT and SiC-MOSFET-based switching technologies
• Schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, Mentor)
• MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE simulation for power electronics
• Measurement techniques for high-voltage systems