Power Electronics Principal Engineer
About the job
- Strong expertise in power electronics design and converter topologies.
- Hands-on experience designing and developing medium-voltage and high-power electronic systems.
- Experience with grid-connected power converters, including grid synchronization, phase-locked loops, current and voltage control, power factor control, and grid code compliance.
- Experience designing low- and high-frequency transformers for medium-voltage applications.
- Strong understanding of magnetic materials, insulation coordination, thermal performance, and electromagnetic behavior.
- Experience developing control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Knowledge of pulse-width modulation techniques, soft and hard switching, and system stability analysis.
- Familiarity with high-voltage insulation systems and applicable International Electrotechnical Commission, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and Underwriters Laboratories standards.
- Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and make sound engineering tradeoff decisions.
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Experience preparing technical reports, white papers, and presentations.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering teams, customers, and leadership.
- Ability to work in office, laboratory, and industrial environments around electrical and mechanical systems, testing equipment, and prototype hardware.
- Lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of advanced power electronic systems, including power converters, inverters, medium-voltage motor drives, and grid-connected power conversion solutions.
- Drive innovation in converter topologies to optimize performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for grid-tied power converter design and utility grid interaction.
- Define technical requirements and lead design reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
- Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices, design methodologies, and technical standards.
- Support product qualification, manufacturing, and field issue resolution.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and advanced research and development initiatives.
- A Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility design, thermal management, reliability engineering, manufacturing support, and product qualification.
- Knowledge of regional and international grid standards and compliance requirements.
About the company
TECO-Westinghouse designs and builds electric motors and generators, spanning from 1/4 HP to 100,000 HP. It also supplies motor controls, renewal motor parts, engineering services, and large-motor repairs, supported by in-house engineering and service capabilities. Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical motion, while generators do the opposite; TECO-Westinghouse offers a full range of motors, generators, and related controls for large industrial applications. The company aims to provide dependable, integrated power solutions for heavy industries, covering design, installation, maintenance, and repair.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Round Rock, Texas
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On May 12, 2026, TECO debuted UAV powertrains and robotic joint modules.
- Clemson’s April 22, 2026, $6.3 million project validates TECO heat-recovery technology.
- TECO’s May 2026 Dynaciate acquisition broadens engineering capacity across Southeast Asia.
What critics are saying
- Green UAS certification target for end-2026 creates commercialization pressure after XPONENTIAL demos.
- ABB, Siemens, and WEG attack TECO’s motor margins with larger global distribution.
- If UAV and robotics bets miss, TECO-Westinghouse remains a commoditized motor supplier.
What makes TECO Westinghouse unique
- Texas-based TECO-Westinghouse supports North American customers with local service and manufacturing.
- TECO builds motors from 1/4 hp to 100,000 hp for industrial applications.
- DOE-funded Clemson heat-recovery prototype ties TECO into decarbonization infrastructure.
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LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The ACT Expo 2025, the world's leading event in green transportation and charging technologies, opens on April 28 in California, USA. TECO Electric Machinery is making its debut at the event, joining forces with its U.S. subsidiaries—TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company and NexE (charging solution sales company), as well as the newly acquired EVK Motor, a company specializing in EV hairpin motors
TECO-Westinghouse has teamed up with L.A. Turbine and A G Equipment to design and deploy a Heat Recovery System that will help revolutionize heavy industry.