Development Engineer for Power Converter Design and Software of Modular Multilevel Converters | Entwicklungsingenieur (w/m/d) für die Stromrichterauslegung und Software von Modular Multilevel Con

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Development Engineer focused on analyzing and optimizing tools and software for the design of future power converters, which are crucial for the energy transition. The engineer will abstract customer requirements while considering hardware and software limits of the converter systems. Day-to-day tasks include independent development of design and dimensioning software for self-commutated multilevel converters, creating simulation models, and designing, testing, and implementing novel design concepts with a focus on overall system optimization. The ideal candidate brings a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, professional experience in R&D projects, and expertise in object-oriented programming (C++ or Matlab/Simulink), version control (git), and modern software creation and testing methods. This position offers the opportunity to shape solutions for complex power electronics challenges within Siemens Energy's Grid Technologies division.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or comparable, ideally combined with a doctorate (PhD)

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in R&D projects and/or industry
  • Experience with object-oriented programming using C++ and/or Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience with real-time systems is desirable
  • Experience with version control systems (especially git) and CI/CD is desirable
  • Very good knowledge in the application and implementation of modern software creation and testing procedures
  • Ideally, experience in power converter technology and design

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified