Concept and architect engineer for High Power Converter systems
Are you passionate about high power electrical engineering and want to contribute to a green future by bringing your technical expertise into play? Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in delivering world class Wind and Power-to-Hydrogen converters.
Join the global KK Wind Solution team:
Be a part of the leading supplier within wind turbine sub-systems and support the emerging new green hydrogen technologies by suppling the industry with innovative power supply systems.
You will become part of an international development team fostering collaboration within an open, honest atmosphere.
We are looking for a creative electrical engineer driving Power converter concepts and architectures from initial ideas to final products for the Hydrogen and Wind industry, as a part of our Product Management & Development (PMD) team.
Purpose of the position:
Power converter development and manufacturing is a growing business at KK Wind Solutions. With a promising sales pipeline within the Hydrogen and Wind industry, We are looking for an Electrical engineer who delivers initial power converter concepts to enable sales and provide innovative technical solutions to customers.
Responsibilities
You have the freedom for architectural guidance of the further development during the entire product life cycle: specification, design setup, implementation, verification & validation, preparation for serial manufacturing and handover to the production team.
You will be part of a team which is accountable for the electro-/mechanical design of KK's own IP Power converters and that should also be ready to support value engineering activities on our customer’s designs.
Your main tasks:
- Define the architecture of high-power converter switchboard concepts based on existing sub-modules to comply to customer requirements
- Support sales pitches with representative system presentations and supplementary technical documentation
- Define requirements for internal and external submodule development
- Collaborate with Product Management to define a modular product family while ensuring communication with workstreams and stakeholders
- Use design supporting tools (e.g., requirement management, D-FMEA, risk assessments) and monitor project performance including time, scope, budget, product cost, and quality
- Maintain technical expertise via cross-functional training with channels such as online courses, fairs, and conferences
Our requirements
- Education background on Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering, Master or comparable degree
- Minimum 3 years design engineer experience in an innovative, collaborative and global working environment
- Ability to take occasional international travel to Customers, Production and Type test site (≈20 days/year).
- Fluent in English and/or German
Location:
Your primary workplace will be Kempen, Germany with flexibility for hybrid work.
Willingness for occasional travel between KK and customer sites, primarily in Europe is required.
How to apply:
If the above sounds interesting to you, apply now with your CV and cover letter in English and start your journey working with exciting & green technologies.
About KK Wind Solutions
Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Wind Solutions is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Wind Solutions is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Møller. We are a global and diverse team of over 3,700 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.
At KK Wind Solutions, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.
Visit www.kkwindsolutions.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.