Power Electronics Expert in Solar & Battery Energy Storage
Job Description
A leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, we are committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.
A business unit that provides Enterprise & Industry customers, products and solutions like clean power generation, transportation electrification, site power facilities, data center facilities, and embedded power. We are committed to integrate Digital and Power Electronics technologies to provide customers with high-quality, energy-efficient, green, and low-carbon power electronics products, facilitating their business success
The Power Conversion Technology Laboratory within the Nuremberg Research Center is responsible for Advanced Digital Power Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning, and plays an important role in the Digital Power business in the design and development of power converters and control systems for applications such as PV Solar & Battery Energy Storage Field, Data Centers, Electric Vehicle, and Embedded Power Supply.
As an employee you will be part of the Energy R&D Competence Center in Nuremberg.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and formulate Solar PV system and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) requirements
Support in technology roadmap development for next generation Solar PV & BESS architecture and converter structures
Lead and execute the research and development of novel Solar PV architecture and converter topologies, from residential PV scenario to utility PV plant
Propose innovative solutions for DC/DC & DC/AC power conversion in PV & BESS
Lead the design and subsequent verification and validation of converter concepts in the R&D laboratories
Work with external R&D Institutes and Universities in developing novel converter and control algorithms for power electronic applications relevant to Huawei Digital Power
Generate novel ideas and protect them with IPR fillings
Mentor and coach less experienced staff member.
Requirements: You hold a PhD or Master degree in the field of power electronics, electrical and electronic engineering or in a similar background in Research & Development
Profound R&D experience in the field of power electronics
Deep expertise in power electronic converter topologies, modulation, control and algorithm development, more focusing on system and hardware design
Good theoretical understanding of basic power electronic converter principles and multi-level converters, magnetic component designs, power semiconductor devices such as wide band gap devices, and power converter modulation & control
Proven experience with new technology development initiatives and innovation as well as publications in reputed journals
High level of self-reliance and an autonomous target-oriented work style, can do attitude, eager to learn new things and ready to think outside the box
Occasional travel related to ongoing projects, seminars, conferences etc.
Fluent in written and spoken English, willingness to learn German, additional languages are a plus.
This position is open to all candidates.