OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES develops open real-time digital simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing solutions for electrical, electromechanical, and power electronic systems. Founded in 1997, the company works across hardware and energy, providing tools for real-time control, power system simulation, and rapid control prototyping. Its RT-LAB software helps engineers and researchers build and test simulation models efficiently, with applications in utility companies, academia, and other technical environments.
R&D Engineer - Power Electronics Simulation (Hybrid, UK)
Develop real-time power electronics simulation solutions and lead research and development initiatives at OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES. The role combines project delivery, product validation, technical support, mentoring, and specialist knowledge sharing.
Description
- Lead power electronics engineering and research projects from proposal through execution
- Advise technical, business development, and sales teams on real-time power electronics simulation
- Mentor technical staff and strengthen their power electronics simulation capabilities
- Contribute to pre-release testing and validation of OPAL-RT power electronics products
- Author and deliver technical papers on power electronics simulation
Requirements
- Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field
- A master’s degree with at least five years of academic or industrial research experience in power electronics may be considered
- At least five years of practical experience with real-time power electronics simulation or simulation
- Strong knowledge of power electronics applications, modeling, and numerical methods
- Extensive experience with tools such as OPAL-RT eHS, PLECS, SPS, HYPERSIM, RT-LAB, or PSCAD
- Extensive experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and relevant power electronics toolboxes
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills
- Ability to build confidence and secure buy-in through technical expertise and clear reasoning
- Strong problem-solving, design, and analytical abilities
- Creative approach to developing testing solutions under critical timelines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in writing process documentation
- Highly autonomous and proactive in identifying improvements
- Hardware and interfacing experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing of power electronic controllers is an asset
- French and/or German language skills are an advantage
Benefits
- Partly remote work may be considered for strong candidates
- Flexible working schedule
- Telecommuting option
- Globally competitive salary
- Internal mobility and opportunities to take on new challenges
- Cooperative and friendly professional environment
- Opportunity to broaden knowledge by working with researchers, innovators, and scientists
- Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination