Power Electronics Specialist
Cambridge, UK office-based or hybrid
About the company
We are a UK-based R&D subsidiary of our German parent company Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH, who are a specialist in the design and manufacture of power electronics for high power applications such as power transmission and renewable energy generation.
In Cambridge, we develop technology and contribute to industrial product developments. We are currently a small, friendly team looking to expand our hardware and software capabilities.
Role Summary
We have a general requirement for more power electronics engineers. You should consider applying if you are a control theory specialist or system architect. We are particularly looking for those with working knowledge of modular multi-level converters (MMC).
In this role you would contribute to development and validation of MMC converters and AC-DC power conversion for the grid. The role is part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team and requires a solid background in power electronics for high-power converter operation (1 MW+).
About You
- You have Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSc, MEng or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred).
- You have 5+ years’ experience of power converter design, test, manufacturing and field issues.
- You are able to present design ideas and results in a clear and concise manner.
Skills and Experience (not all required)
- Simulation experience of power converters and sub systems, including detailed knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of medium power and medium voltage design and control issues.
- Design, validation and industrialisation of power electronic converter modules (power stacks) for low and medium-voltage applications.
- Development and testing of innovative technology and algorithms for smart converters using software and hardware embedded in converter modules.
- Specification of key power electronic components and datasheet analysis of parts, considering lead-time, availability, price and qualification.
- Loss analysis and thermal modelling for converter modules, and definition of requirements for the converter cooling systems.
- Laboratory testing of power converter modules, e.g. switching tests, heat runs.
- Design and maintenance of back-to-back test rigs for validating power converter technology under realistic operating conditions.
- Knowledge of power electronic components (IGBTs, MOSFETs, thyristors, diodes, capacitors, laminated busbars, passive components, gate drives, etc.).
- Thermal design experience (loss calculations, simulations and cooling unit specifications).
Benefits
- Flexible working
- 25 days/year holiday with ability to buy or sell a week
- Health Insurance for you and your family (including private dental cover)
- Death in Service Benefit (4x salary)
- Employer pension contribution matching employee up to 5%
- Annual performance-related bonus