Do you know about power electronics, power conversion, and variable frequency drives? Do you enjoy building real hardware and being part of a fast-moving startup company? Apply to be our new Sr Power Conversion Engineer and realise your potential as a key role in building the next generation of energy storage technology.
Imaginative, creative problem-solver with a “get it done” attitude, attention to detail and pride in work
You are passionate about climate change and finding solutions to change the world
You have experience working in startups and thrive in the chaotic — but creative — environment, valuing the autonomy and accountability that a small business provides
Self-motivated, independent when need be, but also with potential to be a team builder as the company grows
Equally comfortable working in front of a computer and at the bench building prototype hardware
Some prior experience delegating tasks and leading a team, including managing workloads and deadlines
Always ready to change hats and work on problems outside your area of expertise, and comfortable adapting to a fast-changing environment
You are a good communicator, motivator and possess the desire to coach others
You value transparency and are capable of objective thinking in decision making situations
You dispose of an international mindset and take pleasure in working in a cross-cultural setting
Electrical Engineering degree with specialty in power conversion and 6+ years experience working with power conversion systems. Optionally, but as a significant asset, you have exposure to hydro power or renewable energy systems; qualification as a professional engineer; and familiarity with relevant codes and standards
Demonstrated experience with VFDs, PMSM, and their sizing, configuration and integration
Exposure to grid connection design, test rigs, working with LV and HV, and working in an R&D environment
Energy thruputs modelling with the goal of optimizing power conversion efficiency
Preparing detailed engineering designs, single line drawings, layout drawings, conductor routings, cable schedules, and technical specifications for construction work (greenfield and brownfield projects)
Extensive experience in sourcing of components and services
Programming skills including LabVIEW and EtherCAT
A knack for systems design with the ability to see both the big picture and the small details
Ability to quickly learn new software and program complex systems
Support commercial team in preparing technical content for project proposals
Domain expert within the engineering team and collaborate with mechanical, fluids and process engineers to solve system level issues.
Excellent transferable skills make you a versatile early employee
Working proficiency in both English and French
A startup that pays a great salary. Equity participation via options
We’re a European company with civilized vacation policy (starts at 25 days!) and best of class benefits
Get in “at the ground floor” and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a cleantech startup with extraordinary growth potential and high profile