Principal System Architect–Medium Voltage Drives

We are looking for a Principal System Architect – Medium Voltage Drives to provide technical leadership for the system architecture and development of next-generation high-power and medium-voltage drive systems.

This is a highly technical, system-level role focused on the architecture and performance of Medium Voltage Drives (MV Drives) and large industrial drive systems.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise across power electronics, converter topologies, power cells, rectifier and inverter systems, control architecture, motor-drive interaction, thermal management, protection, system integration and grid requirements.

You will work across multiple engineering disciplines to define robust and competitive drive-system architectures, solve complex system-level technical problems, and guide the development of next-generation MV drive platforms for demanding industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities1. Medium Voltage Drive System Architecture

• Lead the top-level system architecture of next-generation Medium Voltage Drive systems.
• Define system-level architectures covering: Input/rectifier topology, DC-link and power conversion architecture, Inverter and power-cell configuration, Multilevel converter topologies, Control and protection architecture, Cooling and thermal management, Cabinet and mechanical system architecture, and Auxiliary systems and interfaces.
• Define system-level technical requirements and performance targets based on application, motor and grid characteristics.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs between efficiency, reliability, power density, harmonic performance, fault tolerance, maintainability and cost.
• Drive system architecture from concept and simulation through prototype validation and product industrialization.
• Provide technical leadership in high-power converter and MV drive technologies.
• Evaluate and develop advanced converter topologies, including multilevel voltage-source inverter (VSI) architectures and related high-power conversion technologies.
• Define and optimize:, Power semiconductor and power-cell architecture, Rectifier and front-end solutions, DC-link architecture, Inverter topology, Switching strategies, Protection concepts, and Thermal design.
• Understand the impact of semiconductor devices, power modules, switching frequency and topology on overall system performance and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in efficiency, power density, reliability and system cost.

3. Drive Control & System-Level Performance

• Define the system-level control architecture of MV drive systems in cooperation with control software and power electronics teams.
• Understand the interaction between: Converter topology, Motor characteristics, Load dynamics, Control algorithms, Grid characteristics, and Protection systems.
• Provide technical direction on advanced drive-control concepts such as: Vector control, Direct torque control. Sensorless control. Active front end / regenerative operation, Harmonic mitigation, Grid interaction and power quality.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues involving motor-drive interaction, resonance, harmonics, instability, thermal limitations and protection.

4. Application & System Integration

• Develop system solutions for demanding high-power industrial applications such as: Compressors, Pumps, Fans, Mills, Extruders, Marine propulsion, Mining and metals, Oil & gas, Cement and other heavy industries.
• Understand the relationship between drive-system architecture and the characteristics of the driven equipment.
• Define system interfaces between the drive, motor, transformer, switchgear, control system and plant-level automation systems.
• Support the technical evaluation of complex customer applications and provide system-level engineering solutions.

5. Reliability, Protection & Compliance

• Define system-level reliability and protection concepts for MV drive platforms.
• Analyze critical failure modes across power electronics, control, cooling and auxiliary systems.
• Establish appropriate protection strategies for: Semiconductor failures, Overcurrent and overvoltage, DC-link faults, Ground faults, Motor faults, Grid disturbances, andThermal events.
• Ensure drive-system architectures comply with relevant international standards and grid requirements.
• Support global certification and compliance activities for MV drive products.

6. Technology Roadmap & Technical Leadership

• Monitor global developments in MV drives, large drives, power electronics and industrial electrification.
• Define technology roadmaps for next-generation MV drive platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including: Advanced power semiconductor technologies, New multilevel converter topologies, Higher switching-frequency technologies, Advanced cooling solutions, Digital condition monitoring, Predictive maintenance, and Data-driven drive optimization.
• Lead technical investigations into critical system-level challenges and identify breakthrough solutions.
• Establish system-level technical standards and reusable architecture principles across product platforms.
• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary R&D teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Control Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Medium Voltage Drives, High-Power Drives, Large Drives or closely related power-conversion systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in the design and development of MV / high-power drive systems.
• Deep understanding of: Power converter topologies, Voltage Source Inverters (VSI), Multilevel converters, Rectifier / front-end systems, Power cells, DC-link systems, Power semiconductors, Drive control architecture, Motor-drive interaction, and Protection systems.
• Strong understanding of the complete MV drive system rather than expertise limited to a single subsystem.
• Experience defining or reviewing system-level architectures and technical requirements for large drive products.
• Strong ability to analyze complex system-level technical problems and drive solutions across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Good understanding of electrical machines and their interaction with high-power drive systems.
• Familiarity with industrial power systems, grid characteristics and relevant international standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medium Voltage Drives/Large Drives from leading manufacturers.
• Experience with high-power industrial drive products in the MW-class.
• Experience with advanced multilevel converter architectures.
• Experience with active front end (AFE), regenerative drives or grid-connected power converters.
• Experience in motor-drive system optimization and high-power industrial applications.
• Experience with system-level simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or equivalent.
• Experience in technical leadership, system architecture or principal engineering roles.
• International R&D experience and the ability to collaborate across European and Asian engineering teams.

What We Offer

• A senior technical role with significant influence over the architecture of next-generation Medium Voltage Drive platforms.
• The opportunity to work on MW-class industrial drive systems and advanced power-conversion technologies.
• Close collaboration with international R&D teams across Europe and China.
• The opportunity to solve challenging system-level problems involving power electronics, electrical machines, control systems and industrial applications.
• A technically driven environment with strong opportunities to shape future MV drive technologies.
• Competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's experience and technical expertise.