Power Electronics Principal Engineer
TECO Westinghouse•Round Rock, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
TECO-Westinghouse is seeking a highly experienced Power Electronics Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive innovation in advanced power conversion systems. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s 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
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
Benefits
- Collaborative engineering environment where innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are valued.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
