Engineer (m/f) - Power Converter Technology for Renewable Energy

Job ID: 35753

Job Family: Research & Development

Location: Erlangen

Organization: Corporate Units

Mode of employment: Full time only

For our Corporate Technology in Erlangen we are looking for an Engineer (m/f) - Power Converter Technology for Renewable Energy at the earliest opportunity.

The aim of the role is to work as part of a team to develop power converters in the power range of > 100 kVA for connecting renewable energy such as photovoltaic to the grid.

What are my responsibilities?

• ·         Development of new power converter concepts in the range of >100 kVA
• ·         Evaluation of the efficiency, cost and reliability of different concepts
• ·         Simulation of power converters with Matlab/Simulink
• ·         Build and test of prototypes
• ·         Creation and programming of hardware-related control logic on FPGA/DSP
• ·         Construction and commissioning of power converters
• ·         Documentation of results
• ·         Knowledge of power electronic systems in the range of several kW
• ·         Basic knowledge of power systems and grid
• ·         Simulation (Matlab/Simulink, Modelica)
• ·         Project management
• ·         Preparation, definition and implementation of R&D projects
• ·         Involvement in publicly-funded projects and national/international initiatives

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• ·         University degree in electrical engineering (specializing in power electronics) with a core course duration of at least 4 years
• ·         Knowledge of and experience in electrical engineering, preferably power electronics
• ·         Knowledge of the following areas:

o        Power electronics, particularly in converter for photovoltaic systems

o        General electronics engineering (supply and storage of energy)

o        Simulation tools (Matlab/Simulink; SPICE, Simplorer)

o        Project organization and management

• ·         Ideally knowledge of operation and functioning of low and medium voltage grids
• ·         Good business knowledge of spoken and written German and English
• ·         Initiative, ability to learn, analytical skills, result-focused, ability to work independently, ability to network, coaching and mentoring, motivation and enthusiasm

What else do I need to know?

With over 1,900 research operatives worldwide, the Corporate Technology department (www.ct.siemens.com) occupies a special position within Siemens' R&D facilities. It functions as an international network of expertise and as a global partner for innovations. Through its R&D activities in Germany, the USA, the UK, China, India, Russia and Japan, Corporate Technology helps secure the company's technological future and bolster its competitiveness.

Siemens is supporting the Initiative „job – Jobs ohne Barrieren“ („job - jobs without barriers“) of the Federal Ministry for Labor and Social Affairs. Thus we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Severely handicapped persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please note: Only complete application documents - including diplomas, certificates of employment or letters of recommendation respectively - can be considered in the selection process.

To submit your application online, please click the button “Bewerben“ or “Apply”.

Should you have any questions concerning this job offer, you are welcome to contact Ms. Mainardis, phone: +49 (89) 9221-2441