Senior Power Systems Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
- Master's in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years experience.
- Expert in power converter circuit design.
- Strong knowledge of IGBT-based closed-loop control systems.
- Ability to define gate drive functional requirements.
- Experience with Silicon and Silicon Carbide power mosfets.
- Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and plant-models.
- Expertise in Silicon Carbide driving and control.
- Performance bonus.
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
- Relocation assistance (if eligibility requirements are met).
3 skills required
Job Details
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
The Electric Drives team combines power electronics knowledge and converter control to provide world class traction systems performance for Locomotives and Mining Trucks. Here at Wabtec, you will work with systems teams to develop and validate power electronics, converters and the associated control to meet the customers vehicle performance expectations.
How will you make a difference?
The Senior Power Systems Engineer will own development, design and test of IGBT-based inverter power architectures associated with the propulsion and auxiliary functions on our locomotive and off-highway mining truck applications. Primary focus will be to own and support liquid-cooled design strategies, power agnostic truck designs along with supporting our latest battery-electric “FLXdrive” locomotive system architectures. The candidate will have deep knowledge in high-power inverter/converter systems in the transportation environments and understand battery control topologies.
What do we want to know about you?
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. Desired) w/ 10+ years industry experience
Strong ability in converting system-level requirements into conceptualized solutions that can be prototyped and/or designed for production use
Expert in power converter circuit design
Strong working knowledge and experience with IGBT-based closed-loop control systems in high power transportation applications
Ability to define gate drive functional requirements.
Up-to-Date with latest technology trends with ability to integrate our legacy production designs; Established relationships within the power semiconductor industry.
Silicon and Silicon Carbide power mosfet experience; Working knowledge of semiconductor physics.
Expertise in Silicon Carbide driving and control
Ability to analyze complex (electro-mechanical) system behaviors to include common mode, harmonics, ground currents, transient and steady-state operational modes when controlling various DC-DC converter cirucuit and 3-phase motor load types; able to identify parasitic parameters like stray capacitance to ground.
Strong working knowledge of Matlab, Simulink and ability to create plant-models for OPAL-RT based Hardware in the Loop (HIL) simulators; PLECS and Simplorer expertise is a plus.
Able to troubleshoot field issues via system analysis and lab testing; design countermeasure to improve system quality (filter / snubber design)
What will your typical day look like?
The Senior Power Systems Engineer will focus efforts on IGBT-based inverter and converter topologies for our products and own design efforts for necessary subcomponents to include capacitors, bus bars, gate drivers, control software, chopper modules, rectifier/diode optimizations and other component needs to align to our strategic visions. The candidate will have direct interactions with our Senior VPs of Technology and will be responsible for conceptualizing ideas into real products. The candidate will also have a strong ability to mentor and coach peers to build bench strength within the organization and ensures technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and responsiveness to customer/program needs.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$89,100.00-$126,900.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
