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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG · 5 hours ago

Power Electronics Engineer

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$71K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG is known for its innovation in power solutions, and they are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to contribute to the development of new products related to power systems. The role involves designing and developing power conversion applications, defining technical requirements, and conducting testing and validation for power electronics components.

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Responsibilities

Be the Architect for development of power conversion-based applications & grids incl. algorithms & software

Define technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applications

Develop the systems Sizing and selection of power electronics components (including auxiliary circuits, filter, transformers, etc.)

Design controls systems for Research and Development programs

Develop special customer applications for Genset paralleling systems

Establish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutions

Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU’s, Gen control panels, PLC’s, HMI’s)

Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues

Develop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systems

Analyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC’s, and other protective relays

Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices

Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system

Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct

Perform special projects as required

Qualification

Power electronics designGrid-tied AC-DC convertersFilter designEmbedded code developmentElectrical systems analysisPower conversion knowledgeVendor programming toolsHILMILSIL experienceReading diagramsEnglish proficiencyOrganizational skills

Required

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Bachelor's degree Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience, or 9 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience

Preferred

Excellent experience in grid-tied AC-DC power converters and DC-DC power converters

Excellent knowledge of power conversion/drives platform and other available solutions

Experience in filter design and transformer selection for power conversion projects (both AC and DC)

Excellent knowledge of corresponding vendor specific programming tools for power conversion components

Excellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronics

Strong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plus

Strong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2+ years' experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plus

Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

Excellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English

Excellent ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and ladder diagrams