Technical Fellow - Control System & Power Electronics- PSSD
Listed on 2025-12-26
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Summary
The Technical Fellow - Control Systems & Power Electronics will be the architect of both hardware and software for multilevel converter technologies, such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) and solid‑state transformers, for applications in renewable energy and grid infrastructure focusing on the design and implementation of advanced control strategies to enhance grid stability, voltage regulation, power quality, and real/reactive power management.
This role involves creating sophisticated algorithms, performing simulations to evaluate system dynamics and fault scenarios, and creating the development framework for the power electronics and control teams to develop new power‑electronics based products. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, expertise in control theory and power electronics, and a passion for innovating solutions that support renewable energy integration and power system reliability in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
Functions
- Establish engineering processes for the development and implementation of power electronic systems, including control hardware & software, module level controls, outer loop controls and user interfaces.
- Manage development of model‑based design practices for control systems.
- Develop control algorithms for voltage regulation, reactive power compensation, power quality, and system stability in multilevel converter STATCOMs, utilizing techniques such as PI controllers, model predictive control (MPC), or adaptive control methods.
- Validate control performance under various grid conditions using software tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/EMTDC, or OPAL‑RT, simulating dynamic responses, transient behaviors, and fault handling.
- Analyze system‑level interactions between control strategies and multilevel converter topologies (e.g., modular multilevel converters or cascaded H‑bridge), optimizing for reduced oscillations, improved response time, and harmonic mitigation.
- Collaborate with mechanical design teams, power system engineers and commercial teams in new product development.
- Manage firmware developers, power electronics, and HIL test teams to integrate control software into prototypes, ensuring seamless hardware‑software compatibility and real‑time operation.
- Establish Engineering Practices and Guidelines for:
- Stability analysis, including small‑signal modeling and eigenvalue assessments, to ensure robust performance during disturbances like faults or load changes.
- Protection functions, such as overvoltage/under voltage detection and fault ride‑through capabilities, to comply with grid codes and standards (e.g., IEEE 519 for harmonics).
- Root cause analysis on simulation discrepancies or control failures, iterating designs to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Technical documentation preparation, including control flow diagrams, simulation reports, and performance metrics, for internal reviews and regulatory submissions.
- Hardware component obsolescence planning of existing control platforms.
- Programming of microcontrollers and DSPs to implement real‑time control algorithms, system monitoring, and data processing for multilevel converter STATCOM operations.
- Development and integration of communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, or Ethernet‑based standards to facilitate seamless interaction with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and grid interfaces.
- Design and optimization of embedded software for low‑latency execution, resource efficiency, and robustness in high‑power environments, using languages like C/C++ or assembly.
- Conduct code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling to identify and resolve issues in real‑time control loops and interrupt handling.
- Establish process for Dev Ops.
- Develop standards for software documentation, including code comments, architecture diagrams, and user manuals.
- Support internal audits with the quality department and enforce adherence to documented policies and procedures to uphold quality of designs.
- Stay current with advancements in control technologies for power system, embedded technologies, real‑time operating systems (RTOS), and cybersecurity…
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