Entry-Level – Researcher – Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems
Core
Research, design, model, simulate, prototype, and test advanced inverter and power-conversion systems for export-power, uninterruptible-AC-power, microgrid, and energy-storage applications.
Role type
Entry-level researcher (PhD)
Builds
Power-electronics solutions and system demonstrations
Domain
Power electronics, energy conversion, electrical systems
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Power electronics, energy conversion, system modeling, simulation, electrical engineering fundamentals, digital and analog control systems, embedded controls, prototype hardware development, EMI/EMC analysis, thermal management
Preferred skills
Three-phase inverters, grid-connected converters, microgrids, high-voltage battery integration, wide-bandgap semiconductors, multiphysics analysis, AI-enabled design methods
Technologies
PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium, LTspice, Maxwell, JMAG, Ansys, Altair
Responsibilities
Research and invent power-conversion architectures; develop and evaluate inverter and DC-DC converter topologies; conduct instrumented bench and system-level experiments; prepare research reports and technical publications; lead technical discussions and reviews
Seniority
Entry-level, PhD graduate
