Engineer II Control System Design Engineer (Power Electronics)

Schneider Electric; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Control System Design Engineer to join Data Centre Systems (DCS) R&D to design, develop, and integrate advanced 3-phase UPS control for data centre applications.

The role requires hands-on experience with PWM-based power electronics, DSP/FPGA-driven digital control, and MATLAB/Simulink simulations. You will lead design reviews, develop robust control strategies, and collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure reliable deployments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with control of power electronics (PWM strategies for 3-phase inverters, sampling of PWM-operated converters, and control loops of 3-phase converters such as current control, DC voltage control, and active/reactive power control).
• Analysing and optimizing the performance of power converters for stability, reliability and efficiency.
• Modelling and simulation of converters; selecting optimal control strategy; understanding project milestones and mitigating risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of digital closed loop and control systems for new UPS platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware designers and system architects for seamless integration of power electronics systems.
• Contribute to engineering design reviews and identify risks, proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.
• Use rapid prototyping and lab mock-ups to accelerate learning and results.

Skills

Power electronics control

3-phase UPS control

Digital control systems

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

DSP/FPGA experience

C/C++ / Python programming

Education

Master's or PhD in Control Systems or Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

HIL

DSP

FPGA

Job description

Schneider Electric, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Control System Design Engineer to join our Data Centre Systems (DCS) R&D. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of 3-phase UPS specifically for data centre applications.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Hands on experience with control of power electronics (such as PWM strategies for 3-phase inverters, sampling of PWM-operated converters and control loops of 3-phase converters such as current control, DC voltage control, and active or reactive power control).
• Analysing and optimizing the performance of power converters to ensure stability, reliability, and high efficiency.
• Modelling and simulation of converters, and selection of optimal control strategy for each converter. Understand the key milestones in a project plan and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan.
• Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline.
• Lead the development and implementation of digital closed loop and control system for new UPS platforms.
• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.
• Use fast prototyping and lab mock-ups to close learning loops and achieve results quickly.
• Keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to design and troubleshooting.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to UPS control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware and firmware designers and system architects) to ensure seamless integration of power electronics systems.
• Knowledge and experience within Grid Forming Control is plus.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or PhD degree in Control Systems, or Power Electronics.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in implementing digital control systems (using DSP and FPGA) for three-phase high power UPS and power converters.
• Experience in implementing adaptive control, optimal control, model predictive control based on industry standards.
• Proficient and hands-on experience simulating, testing, and validating control algorithms in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot intricate control system challenges.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar is must.

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