Engineer - MVDC Circuit Breaker

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test medium voltage (MV) circuit breakers, including vacuum, solid-state (SSCBs), and hybrid variants.
• Pioneer novel concepts to develop ultrafast MVDC circuit breakers.
• Set up MV test circuits, assemble prototypes, and conduct lab experiments safely under MVDC conditions.
• Lead joint research initiatives with European universities and institutions in specialized research domains.
• Ensure all designs and testing comply with relevant IEC standards.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on MVDC/AC protection strategies.
• Deep knowledge of hybrid or solid-state DC circuit breakers and ultra-fast protection concepts.
• Experience with power system protection and fault analysis in AC and/or DC grids.
• Experience with medium/high-voltage equipment, including circuit breakers, switchgear, and insulation coordination.
• Proficiency in power electronics and converter topologies for MVDC/HVDC, PV, or battery energy storage systems.
• Experience with semiconductors such as IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, and JFETs for MV switching applications.
• Experience with testing per IEC standards, including fault current interruption and high-frequency transients.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as PLECS, PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP, or LTspice.

Benefits

• Innovative work culture with intensive knowledge exchange within a global network.
• Access to a company canteen offering a variety of traditional and western delicacies.
• Broad range of training opportunities, including online and face-to-face programs.
• Language courses in German and Mandarin.
• A diverse and welcoming environment with approximately 40 different nationalities.

About the Company

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. The Huawei Ohm Research Center in Nuremberg is responsible for advanced technology research, architecture evolution design, and strategic technology planning. The Power Conversion Technology Laboratory specifically focuses on advanced digital power technology research for applications such as PV Solar, Battery Energy Storage, Data Centers, and Electric Vehicles.