Principal Technology Engineer, Power Electronics – Photovoltaic

Responsibilities

• Perform technology reviews, risk assessments, and product evaluations related to power electronics, including audits, inspections, conformity assessments, field testing, and technical due diligence across power electronics and MV/HV systems.
• Prepare detailed technology reports, roadmaps, and market insights to support internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic value.
• Deliver on-site projects, applying power electronics technology and standards while collaborating with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure compliance.
• Perform comprehensive field testing of power electronics systems, ensuring functionality, performance, and compliance while recommending improvements and optimizations.
• Provide deep technical expertise in: Transformers and Inverters, PCA, MV/HV systems, substations, and grid connections, Switchgear and power conversion systems.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in power electronics and renewable energy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (Ph.D. is a plus) in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Renewable Energy
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the renewables sector, with at least 5 years in solar or energy storage technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of transformers, inverters and other power electronic components in utility-scale PV plants (PCA, grid connections, switchgear, etc), including systems design, manufacturing process and compliance with industry standards.
• In-depth knowledge of: Power electronics for utility-scale PV plants (transformers, inverters, PCA, converters, MV/HV systems, substations, and switchgear) o IEC/UL/IEEE standards
• Familiarity with: PV modules, energy storage systems (BESS) o Industrial manufacturing processes of power electronic components.
• Experience in: Technical due diligence o Engineering design review and validation o Technology benchmarking and roadmap development