ROLE SUMMARY
The candidate is responsible for the design and development of power assemblies and electronic boards for power electronic converters for electric drives and other applications in the energy field.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Designing and testing power assemblies and electronic boards for power electronic converters, starting from the product specification requirements, through the project definition and implementation phases, adhering to time and budget, according to the Design Plan prepared by the Project Manager.
Modeling power converters through numerical simulations (PSIM, Matlab/Simulink, co-simulation, PLECS).
Defining and executing validation tests and conducting the experiments required for the production release of power converters, power assemblies and electronic boards according to the test plan and the product related Standards.
Drafting all related design, construction, and testing documentation (project reports, functional diagrams, test specifications, test reports, and operation and maintenance manuals).
Participating in system test and commissioning of new products.
Ensuring product and project compliance with applicable International Regulations and Standards.
Maintaining the skills of balance, attention, and precision
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering.
Specific Experience ( min 5 years) and Knowledge
A good understanding of power electronics and electrical machines is required, along with knowledge of
basic technologies: power semiconductors, cooling technologies, and electronic circuit boards.
A good knowledge of Microsoft Office, electrical circuit simulation (PSIM, PSpice, or equivalent), calculation
(Mathcad), and mechanical design (AutoCAD) environments is required.
Basic knowledge of thermal simulation (Flotherm or equivalent) and 3D mechanical CAD (Inventor or
equivalent) environments are also required and are an additional advantage.
A willingness to travel briefly, both nationally and internationally, is required.
Language
Good written and spoken English is required.
Hybrid
Italy, Montebello Vicentino
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Range salary: 50.000- 55.000 euro
ABOUT US
Nidec Conversion is a $600M Business Unit of Nidec Corporation, a $18 Billion+ global company, headquartered in Milan (Italy) and footprint in more than 10 countries. Nidec Industrial Solutions offers complete, innovative and tailored electrical systems for energy efficiency to hundreds of customers worldwide. Its target markets are traditional and renewable energy, steel, petrochemical, marine, industrial automation and emerging segments in energy field. The global organization specializes in designing, engineering, commissioning and service complex applications with electric motors and generators, electronic power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, complete electric solutions, retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators. In addition, the group has strong know-how in the field of integrated systems for the production and storage of electrical energy from renewable sources and their integration into electricity grids, as well as in the design and implementation of infrastructures for e-mobility.
Nidec is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in power electronics R&D
- Good understanding of power electronics and electrical machines
- Knowledge of power semiconductors, cooling technologies, and electronic circuit boards
- Experience with power-converter modeling and simulation tools (PSIM, Matlab/Simulink, PLECS, PSpice)
- Experience with calculation tools (Mathcad)
- Experience with mechanical CAD and drafting tools (AutoCAD, Inventor or equivalent)
- Basic knowledge of thermal simulation tools (Flotherm or equivalent)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Good written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
What We Do
Nidec Corporation is the world's leading comprehensive motor manufacturer, specializing in the development and sale of products that 'spin and move.' Their expansive product line ranges from miniature precision motors to gigantic industrial motors, serving critical needs in automotive, home appliances, industrial machinery, and robotics. The company is dedicated to driving global innovation and supporting sustainable energy transitions through high-efficiency motion and control technologies.
