Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Energy Storage Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, MA, USA
Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
Senior Power Electronics Engineer reporting to the Director of Power Systems in the SPARC team at CFS. Responsible to lead and coordinate complex electrical design projects and interface with cross-function stakeholders while ensuring a high-quality design release that meets specifications, project timelines within budget allocated.
This team member will:
- Lead complex technical design activities to design, build and deliver power electronics based electrical systems design for fusion power
- Lead development of technical specifications for Medium Voltage & Low Voltage power electronics & electrical components
- Design, analyze, simulate and validate power electronics circuits, magnetic components and control strategies for AC / DC medium voltage power supplies
- Develop test methods to drive design from concept through final testing and commissioning steps including troubleshooting of power supplies
- Apply core electrical engineering knowledge and experience to design of Medium Voltage & Low Voltage system designs (including but not limited to switchgear, transformers, reactors, power conversion, cooling systems and control systems)
- Interface with cross functional teams with focus on high quality design and implementation
- Support critical procurement contracts & vendor coordination
- Apply best electrical safety practices & compliance standards in design and implementation
- Document design specifications, simulations and test results into engineering reports
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- 8+ years of related experience with Bachelor’s degree (or) a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in power electronics, power system, design & validation
- Proven track record in design and execution (system, protection, control & mechanical integration) of power electronics based electrical systems
- Ability to lead a technical team from conception of idea till implementation in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Energy Storage Systems that are integrated with downstream AC/DC power conversion systems in energy storage industry
- Proven experience with semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs etc.) and magnetics (transformers, reactors etc.)
- Experience in design & deployment applicable to energy storage systems (batteries, capacitors etc.)
- Experience with modeling, simulation and analysis backed with validation via functional testing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews, organize / present results to both expert and non-technical audiences
- Results driven and ability to embrace and convince stakeholders on a change in design direction in pursuit of a high-quality product release
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Electronics
- Experience in practical application of electrical engineering skills to construction, manufacturing, testing and field installations
- Experience with application of compliance standards to the designs (IEC, UL, CSA, NEC etc.)
- Experience in problem solving, root cause analysis and field containment actions
- Experience with hands on prototype build, prototype testing and documentation of results is a plus
- Experience with scaling up independent systems to a larger system to meet higher power requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Perform activities such as standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.