R&D Engineer – Power Electronics Simulation (Germany)

OPAL-RT Technologies is looking for an R&D Engineer, with a strong focus on power electronics simulation.

 
Place of work: Nuremberg / Aachen / Karlsruhe, other locations in Germany may be considered for candidates that are strong fits for the position.

About OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES:

A global leader across a wide range of applications, our tools are used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in Quebec and strengthened by a global presence, OPAL-RT is moving forward with strong momentum!

We are driven by a shared ambition: to push the boundaries of what is possible through innovation. We are looking for autonomous, curious, and motivated people who take ownership of their responsibilities, understand the impact of their decisions, and build strong relationships with clients. Here, complexity is part of the challenge, and creativity, communication, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills are what allow us to make a difference. By joining OPAL-RT, you will take part in this collective team adventure, where you will have an impact that reaches beyond borders while helping shape the future of simulation.

Imagine working for a company whose customers include Hydro-Québec, Caterpillar, ABB, EMBRAER, Ford, GE, GM, John Deere, RIVIAN, Texas Tech University, PNNL, and Pratt & Whitney! OPAL-RT has set itself the ambitious challenge of democratizing real-time simulation to make it accessible to every engineer and researcher.

Main Responsibilities :

• Propose and execute power electronic engineering and R&D projects. 
• Support technical, business development and sales teams with specialized expertise on power electronics real-time simulation. 
• Mentor technical team to raise skill levels in power electronics real-time simulation.  
  Provide feedback on and support pre-release testing and validation of OPAL-RT’s power electronics tools.  
• Write and present technical papers on power electronics simulation 

 
Requirements :   

• Education : Ph. D. degree in electrical engineering (or relevant field), master’s degree holders with 5+ years of academic/industrial research experience in power  electronics would be considered. 
• Experience : At least 5 years of hands-on real-time simulation of power electronics simulation 
• Required knowledge : Strong understanding of power electronic simulation, including applications, modeling and numerical methods. Strong experience with power electronics simulation tools such as OPAL-RT’s eHS, PLECS and SPS. Understanding of concepts of FPGA implementation of numerical methods Strong experience with MATLAB, Simulink and relevant toolboxes for power electronics simulation.
• Language skills  :Strong oral and written communication skills in English; candidates that are also fluent in German would be preferred, French is a plus. 
•  Required skills:  Ability to inspire confidence and gain buy-in through expertise and clear technical reasoning. Strong problem solving, design, analytical skills and out-of-the-box thinking, coming up with creative solutions on testing approaches in critical timelines. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Proficient at writing process documentation. Highly autonomous and proactive in identifying improvements. 
  
  
  

Assets :

• Hardware and interfacing experience for hardware-in-the-loop testing of power electronic controllers. 
  

A career with OPAL-RT will suit you if: :

• You are seeking stimulating challenges that will constantly push you to do your best.   
• You dream of a family environment that is also professional, cooperative and friendly.   
• You need a flexible schedule and the ability to telecommute in order to balance work and home life.   
• You want to continue to expand your knowledge and know-how by working side-by-side with researchers, innovators and scientists who share one thing: Passion.   
  You have chosen to be an important contributor to the technological progress in a multitude of industries.   
• You want to be recognized for your ideas, creativity and talent.   
• You know your worth and seek a globally competitive salary.   
• You don’t just want a job, you want a career!    

*The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and is employed solely to facilitate reading. 

*Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate. Embracing difference is what makes OPAL-RT what it is — we wouldn’t have it any other way.