SENIOR POWER ELECTRONIC ENGINEER
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Ampere Recruitment in Italia
Senior Power Electronics Engineer – MVDC
The Company
Our client is at the forefront of medium voltage power conversion, developing MVDC systems / grid-scale converters for various industries. Due to continued success, they are looking to expand their team with a Senior Power Electronics Engineer – MVDC
As Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of MVDC power conversion systems from concept through to qualification. You'll own converter design end-to-end, topology selection, simulation, hardware design, and validation, while mentoring junior engineers and working closely with systems, controls, and mechanical teams.
Power stage design: semiconductor selection (SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs, series-connected devices), gate drive design, magnetics specification
Simulation and modelling (PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink)
Insulation coordination, creepage/clearance design, and partial discharge considerations at MV levels
Lab prototyping, high-voltage testing,
and design verification
Support compliance with relevant standards (IEC 61800, IEC 62477, IEEE 1709 as applicable)
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (MSc/PhD advantageous)
~5+ years in power electronics design, with demonstrable experience at medium voltage (
~Strong grasp of MV converter topologies, series device operation, and high-voltage insulation design
~ Hands-on lab experience with high-voltage test environments and safety practices
~ Experience with SiC and/or high-voltage IGBT platforms
~ Comfortable owning designs end-to-end in a fast-moving environment
MMC or solid-state transformer experience
Marine, grid, rail, or industrial DC distribution background
Experience taking products through certification
Opportunities like this won’t be around for long.