Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Converters | Leitender Elektroingenieur (m|w|d) Leistungsumrichter

Voith SE & Co. KG

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jul 29, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Lead Electrical Engineer specializing in power converters, you will be instrumental in managing electrical systems for global hydropower plant projects. Your core responsibilities include designing and optimizing converter solutions in collaboration with generator engineering teams, overseeing the implementation of starting and direct converters, and managing DFIM excitations for power plant projects, including auxiliary systems. You will also be responsible for reviewing, coordinating interfaces, and integrating detailed engineering from external suppliers into the overall plant design. This role involves active participation in cost and schedule monitoring, supporting procurement with system specifications, and assisting sales in proposal generation and client negotiations. Expect to engage in global factory acceptance tests, client meetings, and on-site discussions, contributing to a truly international and intercultural work environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology

Experience

  • Professional experience in high-power and high-voltage converter technology
  • Experience in managing complex technical systems and plants is desirable
  • Experience in global project execution for hydropower plants

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel globally for factory acceptance tests, customer meetings, and on-site discussions.