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(Senior) Power Electronics Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

Baden-Württemberg, Germany (On-site)

(Senior) Power Electronics Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

2 Days ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development

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Job Description

This role involves designing, implementing, and validating control algorithms for power electronics systems used in energy storage and automotive products. Responsibilities include developing embedded software in C, modeling and simulating power converter dynamics using MATLAB/Simulink and HiL systems, performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting manufacturing, and assisting product deployment teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field, at least 2 years of experience in embedded systems development with real-time control applications in power electronics, proficiency in C programming, and strong knowledge of dynamic modeling and simulation.

Must have:

Embedded systems development experience
Proficiency in C programming
Control algorithm design and validation
Power electronics knowledge
Hardware testing and troubleshooting
MATLAB/Simulink experience

Good to have:

Familiarity with safety and compliance standards
Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, PWM)
Experience with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN)

What to Expect

As a Power Electronics Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing advanced control algorithms for power converters used in energy storage and automotive products. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and validating control solutions for AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems, collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and deployment teams. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of power electronics technology, contributing to the global transition to sustainable energy solutions.

What You’ll Do

Design, implement, and validate control algorithms for power electronics systems, ensuring high performance and efficiency across a range of energy and automotive products.

Develop embedded software and firmware, primarily in C, for real-time control applications in AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.

Model and simulate power converter dynamics to optimize control strategies using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) systems.

Perform hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of control algorithms on hardware platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, select microcontrollers, and integrate control algorithms into firmware frameworks.

Support manufacturing by developing test firmware and providing technical support for product assembly at both internal and external facilities.

Assist product deployment teams by tracking fleet performance, diagnosing behavioral issues, and providing firmware updates to enhance product features and reliability.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong foundation in control theory and power electronics.