Senior Lead NPI Engineer (Controls), Tampere

About the role

Our client is seeking a Senior Lead NPI Engineer focused on advanced semiconductor valve technology for their global FACTS team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the high quality and technical integrity of products like STATCOM VSC. You will drive innovation in power electronics through close collaboration with R&D, system design, and tendering teams.

You are offered
Our client offers you a true vantage point into the future trends of electrical engineering and power electronics. You will get the opportunity to develop into an internationally recognized expert in a role where technical excellence meets meaningful work for a sustainable global future. You will become part of a work community that supports your professional growth and values innovative thinking.

Work tasks

• Leading the design of control applications and developing new features in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Designing and managing simulation environments and test automation.
• Conducting research and development in the field of FACTS control architectures and system design.
• Engaging in technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders.
• Providing technical support for equipment sourcing and sales (tendering).
• Generating innovations (e.g., contributing to scientific publications and patents) and educating stakeholders.

We are looking for

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in semiconductor valve technology.
• Advanced knowledge in compensation systems and power electronics (IGBT, SIC, GaN).
• Good knowledge of power engineering and control theory.
• Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSSE, PSCAD, or RTDS.
• Experience in developing simulation environments and test automation.
• Fluent English (written and oral skills).

It is meritorious if you have

• Knowledge of power supplies, gate drivers, power electronics control hardware, and valve measurements.
• Understanding of architectural design principles and VSC Grid Connection.
• Experience in project and test management.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), SW, CPU, FPGAs, and control electronics.
• Understanding of FACTS devices.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.