Power Electronics Engineer
Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of over 140 years in the field of railway technology. We are a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions and traction power systems for the railway industry and also provide solutions for renewable energy, DC grid, and other industrial systems. The name Sécheron Hasler Group is worldwide synonymous with Swiss Quality and represents a leading reference for state-of-the-art products supplied to the market.
With more than 1300 employees worldwide, we are wherever our customers are around the globe. We supply products approved in our customers’ countries or markets and deliver top-notch supply chain and customer services locally.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Power Electronics Engineer to reinforce the team in Geneva.
Your mission:
- Analysis of customer specifications
- Design and industrialization of AC/DC and DC/AC converters in the range of 1-20MW and 500-3000Vdc
- Modelling of voltage source and line commutated converters
- Component specification (IGBT/Thyristors, Cooling, Magnetics)
- DC & AC harmonics calculation, filter design, reactive power compensation
- Verification of compliance with specifications and standards
- Protection coordination
- ·Interface with mechanical, electrical, software, testing and commissioning teams
For this position, the ideal candidate will have/be:
- Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Understanding of power electronics and knowledge of converter control
- Knowledge of IGBT-based voltage source converters (VSC), knowledge of Thyristor Line Commutation Converters (LCC) is a plus
- Knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK, PLECS, etc.
- A positive attitude, initiative, proactiveness, and an enthusiasm and passion for power electronics
- Demonstrated success in meeting customer milestones and exceeding quality expectations
- Good problem-solving and solution development skills, with hands-on experience in power converters
- Good communication skills with team, peers and management
We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and levels of management. This enables us to make decisions quickly.
We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the company’s operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.
How to apply:
Do you have a positive attitude? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding work environment? If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.secheron.com/ You can also find us on LinkedIn.
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