Power Electronics Engineer

Title: Power Electronics Engineer

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Position Summary:

This position performs engineering work related to research, designing, and development of new products and interfacing of the Power systems related to Diesel Genset,Utility and Microgrid.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Be the Architect for development of power conversion-based applications & grids incl. algorithms & software
• Define technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applications
• Develop the systems Sizing and selection of power electronics components (including auxiliary circuits, filter, transformers, etc.)
• Design controls systems for Research and Development programs  
• Develop special customer applications for Genset paralleling systems
• Establish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutions
• Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU’s, Gen control panels, PLC’s, HMI’s)
• Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues
• Develop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systems
• Analyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC’s, and other protective relays
• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices
• Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience, or 9 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent experience in grid-tied AC-DC power converters and DC-DC power converters
• Excellent knowledge of power conversion/drives platform and other available solutions
• Experience in filter design and transformer selection for power conversion projects (both AC and DC)
• Excellent knowledge of corresponding vendor specific programming tools for power conversion components
• Excellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronics
• Strong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plus
• Strong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2+ years’ experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plus
• Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English
• Excellent ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and ladder diagrams  

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. 

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.