About the role
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.
Key Responsibilities * 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
Qualifications Required Qualifications * 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 * 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
Preferred Qualifications * 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
Skills & Competencies * 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
Work 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.
Why Join TECO-Westinghouse? 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.