Overview
Are you ready to lead the future of power electronics and transform the way energy is transmitted and controlled? At Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI), we’re seeking a visionary Principal System Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and innovation in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) and HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) solutions. Join the Substation Division and play a pivotal role in designing groundbreaking systems that advance the reliability and efficiency of North America’s power infrastructure.
Your Role
As a Principal System Design Engineer, you will:
- Lead Cutting-Edge Design: Oversee and drive advanced design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems, tackling challenges like harmonic filter design, loss calculations, noise analysis, and control performance.
- Innovate Equipment Development: Pioneer new methods and improvements in the design and rating of FACTS and HVDC equipment, including power electronic converters and large power transformers.
- Elevate System Performance: Provide expert consultation on protection, control systems, and operational strategies, while guiding commissioning testing and troubleshooting of FACTS and HVDC systems in the field.
- Collaborate Globally: Work with Mitsubishi Electric’s global engineering teams to shape the future of FACTS and HVDC technologies, sharing insights from industry trends and emerging innovations.
- Support Strategic Growth: Partner with sales teams to develop compelling technical proposals, lead customer presentations, and influence industry standards through active participation in technical committees.
Key Responsibilities
- Design one-line diagrams and perform critical analyses, including harmonic filtering, loss calculations, and control performance studies.
- Coordinate system design through equipment factory tests and real-time digital simulator testing.
- Mentor field engineers, troubleshoot systems, and deliver timely solutions to installation and operational challenges.
- Develop and maintain design standards, ensuring cost-effective and uniform practices.
- Influence industry trends by engaging with trade organizations and maintaining a robust network of contacts.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring the highest levels of system reliability and performance.
What You Bring
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of experience in FACTS or HVDC system engineering.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation theory, protection, and control, along with harmonic filtering design methods.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to conceptualize innovative solutions and improve existing designs to meet evolving market needs.
- Communication Skills: Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and technical writing abilities to effectively engage with customers, teams, and stakeholders.
- Technical Tools: Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and power system simulation software, as well as advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Visionary Thinking: A strong ability to analyze market needs and develop product roadmaps that shape the future of power transmission.
What’s in It for You?
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered! MEPPI pays 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring you and your family can focus on staying healthy without the stress of high costs.
- Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, where MEPPI matches up to 4% of your contributions. Your financial wellness is just as important to us as it is to you.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Work-life balance is key. Begin earning vacation after just 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
- Career Development: We’re invested in your growth. Take advantage of our training programs and educational assistance to elevate your skills and advance your career.
- Exclusive Employee Discounts: Being part of the MEPPI family comes with perks! Enjoy profit sharing and special discounts on our products and services, designed to make your life better.
- 24-Hour Fitness Center: Stay fit with access to our on-site fitness center, available to you 24/7.
Why MEPPI?
At MEPPI, you’re not just another team member—you’re part of a mission to innovate and make an impact. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we’re a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for power systems and rail transportation. Join our collaborative environment where your ideas matter, and your skills help shape the future.
About Us: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leader in the North American power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display markets. Join us, and be part of a global team that’s driving the future of transportation and energy solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure that every candidate is considered fairly.
Notice to Agencies and Search Firms: MEPPI is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted without a signed search agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.
