Principle/Senior Engineer – MV Dc-DC Power Conversion | MRL Consulting
- Competitive
- Germany
- Semiconductor
- Permanent
Principal/Senior Engineer – MV DC-DC Power Conversion
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global technology organisation for a Principal/Senior Engineer – MV DC-DC Power Conversion to lead the development of high-power medium-voltage DC-DC conversion technologies for applications including data centres, renewable energy, energy storage and EV charging.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop technical roadmaps for MV DC-DC power conversion within 10kV–35kV Solid-State Transformer (SST) systems.
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Lead architecture design, simulation and development of high-power isolated DC-DC converters using DAB, LLC and CLLC topologies.
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Lead Medium-Frequency Transformer (MFT) design, addressing insulation, partial discharge and thermal management challenges.
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Drive R&D innovation and collaborate with leading research institutes and universities.
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Provide technical support throughout strategic customer projects, including prototypes, testing and on-site technical consultation.
Key Requirements
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5–8+ years’ relevant industry experience in medium-voltage power conversion, SST or related technologies.
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Strong expertise in SST and MV high-power isolated DC-DC converters.
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Proven knowledge of DAB, LLC and CLLC topologies and control strategies.
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Strong experience with Medium-Frequency Transformer design, high-voltage/high-frequency insulation and partial discharge suppression.
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Experience with high-voltage SiC devices, gate driver design and series voltage balancing.
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Proven experience across the full hardware development lifecycle and project management.
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Strong proficiency in PLECS and experience with electric and magnetic field simulation.
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Experience developing 6kV, 10kV or 35kV SST systems is highly desirable.
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Strong analytical, technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to lead the development of next-generation medium-voltage power conversion technology.
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Exposure to high-impact applications across data centres, renewable energy, energy storage and EV infrastructure.
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Collaboration with leading international research organisations and universities.
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Opportunity to influence technology roadmaps and commercial product development.
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Technical responsibility within an innovative and growing global organisation.