Power Electronics Design Engineer

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About the role

  • Power Electronics Design Engineer developing simulation models, converter controls, PCBAs, and high-power UPS tests. Socomec manufactures electrical equipment and energy-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM, and related tools
  • Design advanced control strategies for multilevel inverters used in high-power UPS and energy storage systems
  • Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop testing using OPAL-RT and Typhoon real-time simulators
  • Design and optimize PCBA schematics and layouts using Altium Designer
  • Develop and execute functional, performance, reliability, specification, standards, and safety test plans for high-power UPS systems around 3 MVA
  • Evaluate, design, size, characterize, and control IGBT-based power modules
  • Design and analyze AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC converter topologies, controllers, and modulation techniques
  • Ensure compliance with UL1778, UL60950, IEC 62040, FCC Part 15, and other applicable UL and IEC standards
  • Investigate and troubleshoot power electronics issues through simulation-based analysis, identify root causes, and propose solutions
  • Perform design, certification, testing, modeling, simulation, and optimization of power electronic systems and components

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of related industrial experience in power electronics
  • Experience simulating and modeling power electronic systems, power converters, and inverters
  • Experience using COMSOL for physics-based modeling and simulation, including thermal analysis, electromagnetic behavior, and Multiphysics interactions
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, PSIM, or similar software
  • Familiarity with transformers, inductors, ferrites, chokes, and line filters for power electronics
  • Knowledge of digital control techniques, microcontroller-based systems, and firmware development
  • Familiarity with communication protocols for integrating power electronic systems
  • Familiarity with hardware design principles
  • Proficiency creating and maintaining electrical schematics and system layouts using EPLAN Electric
  • Familiarity with battery management systems, energy storage technologies, and renewable energy systems
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation for disabilities upon request
  • Equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$100,000 - CA$120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridBramptonCanada

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