Research Engineer for Modulation Control Desi of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) in Erlangen bei Siemens Energy

Research Engineer (f/m/d) for Modulation Control Design of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) in Erlangen bei Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy

Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Research Engineer at Siemens Energy, you analyze and optimize modulation algorithms for power converters of the future to enable the energy transition. You abstract the core challenges, as well as hardware and software limits for modulation and define, together with a team of experts, the new steps to be investigated, implemented, tested and solved within R&D and customer projects.

You design solutions for these challenges, and you can outline alternatives and design them in the form of efficient DSP/SOC/FPGA programming.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Analyze non-PWM-based modulation concepts of self-guided multilevel converters and understand interaction for control and design of the converter
Work on algorithms to improve the performance and hardware utilization of power converters
Develop novel modulation algorithms for controlling the modular multilevel converter
Create models of e.g. modulators for self- guided multilevel converter systems in HVDC (high-voltage direct current transmission), including interaction with controller design, test design as well as performing studies and documenting the results
Understand the need for a modularized model architecture for flexible and agile development of modulation and control systems for VSC converters, as well as the use of automatic code generation to achieve high development speed
Expand and design an automated test framework for easy and fast functional testing of functions and modules
Provide technical support to internal business partners (engineering, product managers, sales, etc.)

What You Bring

Successfully completed university degree in Electrical Engineering or Information Technology (with a study duration of more than 4 years) and relevant professional experience in the field of converter technology
Knowledge in model and software engineering with Matlab/Simulink
Strong knowledge in automatic code generation with Matlab/Simulink for target systems (DSP/SOC/FPGA) as well as in the field of extensive simulations
Basic knowledge in the field of power electronics or energy technology
Basic knowledge of modulation and control of power converters
Fluent English and German skills
Structured work approach, initiative, creativity, team spirit, communication skills, motivation, enthusiasm, and quality orientation

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Check out this video to learn more about our Grid Technologies business https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-transmission.html

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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