Senior Power Electronics Engineer – MVDC Bologna The Company Our client is at the forefront of medium voltage power conversion, developing MVDC systems / grid-scale converters for various industries. Due to continued success, they are looking to expand their team with a Senior Power Electronics Engineer – MVDC The Role As Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of MVDC power conversion systems from concept through to qualification. You'll own converter design end-to-end, topology selection, simulation, hardware design, and validation, while mentoring junior engineers and working closely with systems, controls, and mechanical teams. Key Responsibilities Design and develop MVDC converters (e.g. DC/DC, AC/DC) at medium voltage levels (3k V–35k V class) Topology evaluation and selection, modular multilevel, DAB, ISOP/IPOS series-stacked architectures, resonant topologies Power stage design: semiconductor selection (Si C MOSFETs, IGBTs, series-connected devices), gate drive design, magnetics specification Simulation and modelling (PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink) Insulation coordination,



creepage/clearance design, and partial discharge considerations at MV levels Lab prototyping, high-voltage testing, and design verification Support compliance with relevant standards (IEC *****, IEC *****, IEEE **** as applicable) Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and technical strategy About You Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (MSc/Ph D advantageous) 5+ 3k V DC) Strong grasp of MV converter topologies, series device operation, and high-voltage insulation design Hands-on lab experience with high-voltage test environments and safety practices Experience with Si C and/or high-voltage IGBT platforms Comfortable owning designs end-to-end in a fast-moving environment Nice to Have MMC or solid-state transformer experience Marine, grid, rail, or industrial DC distribution background Experience taking products through certification Opportunities like this won't be around for long. If of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

📌 Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Mvdc (Emilia-Romagna)
🏢 Ampere Recruitment
📍 Emilia-Romagna