Job offer description

Reinhausen has been writing success stories for 150 years now – building more intelligence into transformer controllers, developing high-tech insulation materials for high-voltage lines and optimizing power transmission and quality. So you can rely on a secure power supply – whether it be to your business or home. As a global leader rooted in Germany, we make sure our more than 3,500 employees feel at home – the world over. At Reinhausen, we value honesty and smart ideas, turning them into real innovations. Become part of our success story. Join us at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH in Regensburg as

Senior Engineer Power Electronics Design (f/m)

Your responsibilities:

  • Design and development of power electronics building blocks to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability
  • Running power electronics building blocks design simulations in Matlab-Simulink, PLECS or in a similar simulation tool
  • Perform worst case analysis and simulations to ensure compliance to requirements
  • Specification of key power electronics components and datasheet analysis of parts, considering lead time, availability, price, alternatives and qualify the components to meet specifications
  • Testing the power electronics building blocks in the laboratory within the specifications (snappy behaviour tests, heat run tests etc.)
  • Loss analyses and thermal modelling for the power electronics building block and defining the requirements for cooling-unit
  • Develop and maintain electrical DFMEA
  • Working closely with supply chain and partners/suppliers
  • Innovation on new technical ideas for patent applications
  • Writing technical design reports 

Your profile:

  • PhD or at least MSc degree in Electrical Engineering with a very good power electronics theoretical background
  • At least 5 years of successful working experience in power electronics converter modules hardware design, development and testing (preferably in modular converters)
  • Knowledge or understanding of medium power and medium voltage design and control issues
  • Experience in the area of power electronics control and protection coordination studies
  • Knowledge of IEC/EN Standards and how they apply to designs 
  • Proven technical report writing skills and keen to progress your career in a technically driven multidisciplinary setting
  • Ability to undertake technical reviews of technology with engineering experts
  • Strong work ethic to support teams design efforts but also ability to work independently
  • Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills 
  • Advanced English language skills, additional German skills are a plus

Interest? We are looking forward to your complete application via our online portal http://www.reinhausen.com/karriere. Please do not hesitate to contact our colleague Mrs. Michaela Weigl, Phone: +49 941 4090-2901 if you have any further questions.

Job details
Sector:
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Occupation field:
Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)
Education field:
Computing, Engineering and engineering trades
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Duration of work experience:
Between 2 and 5 years
Language skills:
  • English
  • Fluent
  • German
  • Fair
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:
Link for more information:
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH

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Reinhausen has been writing success stories for 150 years now – building more intelligence into transformer controllers, developing high-tech insulation materials for high-voltage lines and optimizing power transmission and quality. So you can rely on a secure power supply – whether it be to your business or home. As a global leader rooted in Germany, we make sure our more than 3,500 employees… Find out more