Principal Engineer Power Electronics (m/f/d)

We Elevate... Your Responsibilities Are you passionate about shaping the future of vertical transportation? Join our global R&D team as a Principal Engineer in Power Electronics, where you'll lead the development of next-generation frequency converters for elevators—driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance in a global R&D environment. Your impact  

• Define system concepts and feasibility for cutting-edge elevator drives
• Develop specs, design rules, and ensure accurate power selection
• Lead control strategies for motors and power line interfaces to optimize ride quality
• Secure compliance with global standards and manage design risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts to push technical boundaries

  We Elevate... Your Best Self Who you are   A forward-thinking engineer with deep expertise in power electronics. You thrive on complex challenges, work well across disciplines, and bring a structured, innovative mindset to every project.   What you bring  

• Degree in Electronic Engineering with focus on Power Electronics /Machine Control theory
• Extensive experience in power electronics development, ideally in a highly regulated industry
• Expertise in three-phase machine control, thermal design & lifetime calculation
• Strong understanding of thermal design and lifetime calculation for frequency converters
• Familiarity with frequency converter-related standards and codes
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink for system simulation
• Fluency in English, German is a plus

  We Elevate... You Our benefits   You will get immediate access to a variety of benefits by working for a TOP employer:

• We will offer you a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range, as well as attractive and performance-related compensation
• Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs
• Work-life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours
• Health: Your health is important to us. You will benefit from a variety of health programs, including discount with fitness centres and in-house sporting events
• Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts
• Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity

 
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