Power Electronics Principle Engineer

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Job Summary:
Tryfacta is seeking a Power Electronics - Principle Engineer for our client in Round Rock TX. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested please Apply Now!

Position Title: Power Electronics - Principle Engineer
Location: Round Rock TX


This is a high-impact role for a senior engineering professional with deep expertise in medium-voltage high-power and grid-connected power electronics.
The ideal candidate will lead complex engineering programs from concept through production while driving innovation in converter technologies motor drives and grid-tied power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture design and technical direction of advanced power electronic systems including:
  • Power converters
  • Inverters
  • Medium-voltage motor drives
  • Grid-connected power conversion solutions
• Drive innovation in converter topologies to optimize performance efficiency reliability and cost
• Serve as a subject matter expert for grid-tied power converter design and utility grid interaction
• Define technical requirements and lead design reviews risk assessments and mitigation activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls mechanical manufacturing quality and supplier teams
• Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices design methodologies and technical standards
• Support product qualification manufacturing and field issue resolution
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and advanced R&D initiatives

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in power electronics design and converter topologies
• Hands-on experience designing and developing medium-voltage and high-power electronic systems
• Experience with grid-connected power converters including:
  • Grid synchronization
  • PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops)
  • Current and voltage control
  • Power factor control
  • Grid code compliance
• Experience designing low- and high-frequency transformers for medium-voltage applications
• Strong understanding of:
  • Magnetic materials
  • Insulation coordination
  • Thermal performance
  • Electromagnetic behavior
• Experience developing control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
• Knowledge of PWM techniques soft/hard switching and system stability analysis
• Familiarity with high-voltage insulation systems and applicable IEC IEEE and UL standards
• Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and make sound engineering tradeoff decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with:
  • EMI/EMC design
  • Thermal management
  • Reliability engineering
  • Manufacturing support and product qualification
• Knowledge of regional and international grid standards and compliance requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering teams customers and leadership
• Experience preparing technical reports white papers and presentations
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment

Work Environment
This position involves a combination of office laboratory and industrial environments. Candidates should be comfortable working around electrical and mechanical systems testing equipment and prototype hardware.

Why Join TECO-Westinghouse
At TECO-Westinghouse youll work on advanced technologies that help shape the future of industrial power conversion and motor drive systems. Join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation technical excellence and continuous improvement are valued.
TECO-Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.