Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
* Define the concept and detailed design of the Power Converter for Nordex WTGs based on Power Electric system specifications.
* Create converter sub-assemblies design and test specifications, collaborating with manufacturers to validate converter parts.
* In collaboration with Auxiliary Power Supply team and/or external suppliers, participate in defining the 3D layout of the complete converter and sub-assemblies in Eplan Pro-panel software and the complete electrical design in Eplan P8.
* Design, test, and validate embedded software for the basic control functions of the converter.
* Develop and validate converter software features to meet WTG operation and market-specific requirements.
* Deliver software packages for converter operation as well as for electrical simulation model needs.
* Define converter system test specifications and validate results in stand-alone and generator-connected test benches.
* Based on Eplan P8 electric design, create the converter design solution structure, upload, and maintain the Bill of Materials and related information into the Nordex PLM system.
* Provide technical support for WTG certification by preparing necessary technical documentation required by the certification body.
* Support sourcing department in commercial discussions with converter and component suppliers.
* Offer specialist support to Service department during converter operation in the field.
Required Profile
* Qualification: Bachelor/Master Degree in Electrical/Power Electronics Engineering or similar.
* M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or similar background, preferably in the power electronics field.
* At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a global industrial environment.
* Experience with functionality and requirements of power electronic components, related to both development and testing.
* Comprehensive and relevant knowledge of power electronic components on power plant level, ideally due to experience with a wind turbine OEM or similar.
* Experience with power-to-gas (e.g. hydrogen) generation and grid forming using power electronics is a plus.
* Experience with power electronics design and simulation tools and with relevant PDM/PLM/ERP software tools is a plus.
* Fluent in English, spoken and written.
* Spanish and/or German is a plus.
* Proactive, assertive, and a good team player.
* Self-reliable, structured, customer- and solution-oriented working mind-set.
* Social and teamwork skills, strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
* Intercultural understanding and thriving on working collaboratively within cross-functional and global teams.
* Will to travel to suppliers and on site, mainly for testing purposes (10-20% of working time).
Benefits
* In addition to contributing to making our world a little more sustainable, we offer:
* Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity.
* All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.