Electrical Engineer (f/m/d) for R&D - Generator auxiliaries

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Electrical Engineer (f/m/d) for R&D - Generator auxiliaries, Erlangen

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23.04.2025

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07.06.2025

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Electrical Engineer (f/m/d) for R&D - Generator auxiliaries

About the Role

The Electrical Systems engineering team is responsible for the specification, selection, design review, cost calculation and quality control, for simple and combined cycle power plant equipment including, but not limited to: Power Control Centers, Static Excitation Systems, Startup Frequency Converters, Protective Relaying Systems, Low Voltage Plant Power Distribution Systems. The successful applicant for this position will work in an international and inter-disciplinary team setting and will be required to design, specify, and implement the assigned electrical equipment in a self-reliant work manner. Tasks include the collaboration with customers, vendors, various engineering disciplines, bid management and supply chain management to develop and implement technical solutions ensuring highest customer satisfaction and successful project implementation by Siemens Energy.

1. Contribution to the development of electrical concepts and system designs for reference power plants and their project specific adaptation serving proposal activities and new unit project implementations
2. Design and specification of electrical components in scope of team such as static excitation systems, generator protection systems and plant internal power distribution equipment
3. Creation, review, release and maintenance of technical design tools and engineering documentation for equipment in scope of team with a focus on generator auxiliary systems such as current transformers, neutral tie busbar and generator bushing enclosures as well as generator grounding transformer application
4. Contribution to the development and continuous improvement of global engineering processes, tools and documentation
5. Support for the development, maintenance and tracking of costs for equipment in scope of team and cost calculation tools used by bid management for bidding of power plant projects
6. Providing of technical support to bid management during proposal activities and supply chain management to facilitate supplier development and supplier/product qualification activities
7. Contribution to cost value analyses including the development, implementation and tracking of design-to-cost measures

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or higher combined with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the technologies of electrical components used in fossil power plant and synchronous condenser applications
2. Experience and expertise in the design and specification of isolated phase bus duct, neutral grounding transformers and current transformers
3. Experience in the design and specification of low voltage switchgear systems, power transformers, batteries, battery chargers, cable, and cable raceway systems
4. Proficiency in the interpretation and application of relevant international and local standards governing the design and installation of electrical components including IEC, IEEE, VDE, EN etc
5. Ability to focus on tasks requiring attention to detail such as design calculations for electrical systems and able to handle multiple tasks in parallel while meeting high quality standards and set timelines
6. Excellent team player and communicator; fluent in German and English (written and verbal)
7. Willingness and Ability to travel internationally for short durations if required (up to approximately 10%)
8. Experience in interpreting technical contract requirements, customer negotiations or the commissioning of components in the scope of the team is preferred