Taylor Hopkinson have partnered with a leading global company focusing on design and manufacturing renewable energy systems, platforms and products.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Grid-Forming Inverter Design to lead the design and development of advanced power electronics systems for next-generation energy storage, wind, and solar (PV) inverters. This role focuses on one or more critical aspects of inverter design-system architecture, power circuitry, thermal management, or component selection-and plays a pivotal role in both new product development and optimisation of existing solutions.
As a senior technical leader, you will help shape the architecture of future grid-forming inverters, enabling high-performance, stable, and cost-effective integration of renewable energy into modern power systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to the design and development of grid-forming inverters, focusing on:
- System architecture design
- Power circuit design
- Thermal management solutions
- Electrical component selection and optimisation
- Drive new product planning, prototyping, and development for energy storage, wind, and PV inverter platforms.
- Ensure high performance, quality, and compliance of products while driving continuous cost reduction and design-for-manufacturability strategies across mass production lines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with software, controls, mechanical, and test teams to ensure robust product delivery.
- Maintain awareness of grid-forming trends, evolving grid codes, and emerging component technologies to inform design decisions.
Ideal Background
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
- Deep experience in power electronics design, specifically grid-forming or grid-following inverters.
- Proven expertise in one or more of the following:
- High-efficiency power circuit topologies
- Thermal analysis and design
- Component selection for reliability and cost optimisation
- Hands-on experience with energy storage, wind, or solar inverter systems.
- Familiarity with compliance standards, grid interconnection requirements, and safety regulations.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
