Principal Technology Engineer, Power Electronics – Photovoltaic

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Principal Technology Engineer specializing in Power Electronics and MV/HV systems for photovoltaic technology services. Leading technical solutions and project execution in renewable energy sector.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Willingness to travel globally

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Hard Skills & Tools

power electronicstransformersinvertersPCAMV/HV systemssubstationsgrid connectionsswitchgeartechnical due diligenceengineering design review

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationstrategic thinkingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Power ElectronicsPh.D. in Renewable Energy