Power Converter Engineer

Your Tasks: As a member of the Converter Hardware Development Team, you will contribute to the design of one of the most relevant and complete parts of the Nordex wind turbines, being involved in the complete lifecycle of the component from concept design to the end of service life and covering all the design aspects of such an important component like steady-state and transient performance. Define concept and detailed design of the Power Converter of the Nordex WTGs based on the Power Electric system specifications. Create converter sub-assemblies design and tests specifications and collaborate with the manufacturers in the validation of the converter parts. In collaboration with Auxiliary Power Supply team and/or external suppliers, participate in the definition of 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. Development and validation of converter software features to meet WTG operation and market specific requirements. Deliver the needed 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 to the WTG certification by preparing whatever technical documentation required by the certification body. Support sourcing department in the commercial discussions with converter and component suppliers. Provide specialist support to Reliability department during the operation of the converters in the field. Your Profile: BE/Btech or ME/Mtech in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Minimum 3+ years of experience in the Wind Turbine and Power Converter Sectors.