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Power Electronics Specialist
Company: Siemens Corporate Research
Division: SCR - Siemens Corporate Research
Location: NJ - Princeton
Req ID: 84350
Position Title: Power Electronics Specialist
Experience Level: Mid Level
Education Required: Doctorate Degree or equivalent experience
Travel Required: No
Company Description:
Siemens Corporate Research, Inc. (SCR), based in Princeton, New Jersey, USA, is one of several Siemens Corporate Technology research and development centers worldwide. Since it was founded in 1977, it has helped pioneer a broad range of advancements in major industries, delivering innovations to the Siemens global family of operating companies as well as government agencies, academic institutions, and other organizations. We have over 225 scientists and engineers focused on researching and developing emerging technologies in areas such as imaging and visualization, software engineering, decision science and automation & control. Application of these technologies range from healthcare and communications to automation and security.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
Job Description:
Siemens Corporate Research, a division of Siemens Corporation, has an opening for a Power Electronics Specialist in Princeton, NJ.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will develop power conversion and control prototype concepts in numerous component and system opportunities for electrical utility, industrial, commercial, residential, vehicular, and health care applications as technical team member.
The candidate will be expected to identify, analyze, and validate technology applications in the areas of power conversion, motor drives, energy storage, utility interface and alternative power generation/distribution systems; participate in technology development projects and collaborate with teams (local and remote resources) and external technology resources (national laboratories and universities); promote technologies leading to new product development in hybrid vehicles, renewable and distributed energy management, and power quality and stay on the leading edge of power semiconductor devices, power topologies, control system technologies, and motor technologies.
Knowledge
This position requires broad system and control understanding of electrical power systems (conventional & alternative electrical power generation, power conversion, power distribution, motor loads).
Success in this position will require the individual to be skilled at system integration of electrical power, protection, conversion and control technologies.
Has a proven track record in taking technologies from concepts to demonstrating product applications; general knowledge in control of utility interface converters, and power quality products and motor drives and a proven ability to investigate and develop new technologies for next generation products in emerging markets.
Requirements
MS. Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of related experience required. PhD preferred.
Technical expertise required in:
- Converter and plant control strategies
- AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC and AC-AC Power Converters (low/medium voltage, 10 - 500 kW)
- Converter design and control for synchronous and asynchronous motors
Technical expertise preferred in:
- Algorithm implementation and verification in embedded platforms
- Utility interface of power electronics
- Interfacing converters with alternate energy sources and advanced storage
Ability to identify disruptive technologies and opportunities to expand Company's businesses strongly desired.
Soft Skills:
Matlab/Simulink simulation proficiency
DSP and/or C proficiency
Protel or OrCad proficiency
Digital Oscilloscope or analyzer handling capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS Office software applications
Responsible, mature and can work independently on assigned tasks
Must be organized and able to multi-task
Prior office/internship experience is a plus, but not required
EOE/AA/MFDV
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