Principal Technology Engineer, Power Electronics – Photovoltaic

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STS

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

📋 Compliance

Energy • B2B • Compliance

STS is a technical inspection and advisory firm specializing in renewable energy—particularly solar PV modules and battery energy storage systems. Established in 2010 by experienced solar industry professionals, STS delivers conformity assessment, pre‑ and post‑dispatch inspections, factory audits, production supervision, testing witnessing, supply‑chain due diligence, market intelligence, and technical advisory services to project developers, EPCs, utilities and module buyers worldwide. The company is ISO 17020 accredited for PV module pre‑shipment inspection and focuses on quality assurance and sustainable supply chains to support large-scale PV and storage projects.

📋 Description

• Perform technology reviews, risk assessments, and product evaluations related to power electronics, including audits, inspections, conformity assessments, field testing, and technical due diligence across power electronics and MV/HV systems. • Prepare detailed technology reports, roadmaps, and market insights to support internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic value. • Deliver on-site projects, applying power electronics technology and standards while collaborating with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure compliance. • Perform comprehensive field testing of power electronics systems, ensuring functionality, performance, and compliance while recommending improvements and optimizations. • Provide deep technical expertise in: Transformers and Inverters, PCA, MV/HV systems, substations, and grid connections, Switchgear and power conversion systems. • Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in power electronics and renewable energy.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (Ph.D. is a plus) in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Renewable Energy • Minimum of 7 years of experience in the renewables sector, with at least 5 years in solar or energy storage technologies. • Advanced knowledge of transformers, inverters and other power electronic components in utility-scale PV plants (PCA, grid connections, switchgear, etc), including systems design, manufacturing process and compliance with industry standards. • In-depth knowledge of: Power electronics for utility-scale PV plants (transformers, inverters, PCA, converters, MV/HV systems, substations, and switchgear) o IEC/UL/IEEE standards • Familiarity with: PV modules, energy storage systems (BESS) o Industrial manufacturing processes of power electronic components. • Experience in: Technical due diligence o Engineering design review and validation o Technology benchmarking and roadmap development

🏖️ Benefits

• Willingness to travel globally