Power Electronics Principal Engineer

About the Role

TECO-Westinghouse is seeking a highly experienced Power Electronics Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive innovation in advanced power conversion systems. This is a high-impact role for a senior engineering professional with deep expertise in medium-voltage, high-power, and grid-connected power electronics.

The ideal candidate will lead complex engineering programs from concept through production while driving innovation in converter technologies, motor drives, and grid-tied power systems.

• Lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of advanced power electronic systems including:
  • Power converters
  • Inverters
  • Medium-voltage motor drives
  • Grid-connected power conversion solutions
• Drive innovation in converter topologies to optimize performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for grid-tied power converter design and utility grid interaction.
• Define technical requirements and lead design reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices, design methodologies, and technical standards.
• Support product qualification, manufacturing, and field issue resolution.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and advanced R&D initiatives.

• Strong expertise in power electronics design and converter topologies.
• Hands‑on experience designing and developing medium‑voltage and high‑power electronic systems.
• Experience with grid-connected power converters, including:
  • Grid synchronization
  • PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops)
  • Current and voltage control
  • Power factor control
  • Grid code compliance
• Experience designing low- and high-frequency transformers for medium-voltage applications.
• Strong understanding of magnetic materials, insulation coordination, thermal performance, and electromagnetic behavior.
• Experience developing control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of PWM techniques, soft/hard switching, and system stability analysis.
• Familiarity with high-voltage insulation systems and applicable IEC, IEEE, and UL standards.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and make sound engineering tradeoff decisions.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with EMI/EMC design, thermal management, reliability engineering, manufacturing support and product qualification.
• Knowledge of regional and international grid standards and compliance requirements.

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering teams, customers, and leadership.
• Experience preparing technical reports, white papers, and presentations.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment.

This position involves a combination of office, laboratory, and industrial environments. Candidates should be comfortable working around electrical and mechanical systems, testing equipment, and prototype hardware.

At TECO-Westinghouse, you’ll work on advanced technologies that help shape the future of industrial power conversion and motor drive systems. Join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are valued.

TECO-Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.