Scheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of over 140 years in the field of railway technology. We are a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions and traction power systems for the railway industry and provide solutions for renewable energy, DC grid, and other industrial systems. The name Scheron Hasler Group is a worldwide synonym for Swiss Quality and represents a leading reference for state-of-the-art products supplied to the market.
With more than 1'300 employees worldwide, we are wherever our customers are around the globe, supplying products approved in our customers countries or markets and deliver top-notch supply chain and customer services locally.
Your main task will be as below:
- Supervision of the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of power converters (Thyristor + IGBT) from 0.5MW to 10MW according to international standards at customer sites (worldwide)
- Participation in the development of power converters by providing feedback from the field and close communication with the development teams in Geneva (CH) and Madrid (Spain)
- Provide training to our customers in the field of power converters in substations
- Ensure full functionality of the HW/SW converter room
- Uploading and debugging of software, firmware or minor adjustments in software
- Administrative activities related to testing and commissioning of power converters (reporting, issuing of test and SAT reports)
- Providing overall support during the handover of the power converter to the customer
- Carrying the Scheron SA brand image and work proactively to provide the best possible user experience to customers
Requirements
Mandatory skills:
- High-power converters
- Controllers (PID)
- Automation SW and HW (PLC)
- Communication skills, ability to communicate with customers
- Electrotechnical studies and experience (ideally above 5 years experience)
- Fluent English spoken and written
- Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
Good to have skills:
- Power electronics knowledge is a strong plus
- Water cooled converters
- Power network principles
- Field bus communication networks
- Knowledge of power conversion principles
- Familiarity with rail traction power requirements
- Professional competence according to the international standards in the field
- Higher knowledge of power converter & power network principles -and PID controllers (PWM, PFC)
- Experience working with Power switching devices: IGBTs, FETs, and similar Power devices
- Conduct simulations and prototypes to test system efficiency and reliability
- Ability in programming languages such as MATLAB and Modbus Tools
- Hands on experience with modelling, simulation, and testing of DC power converter electronics
Benefits
What we offer:
We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and management levels. This allows us to make decisions quickly.
We give our employees full responsibility for their work tasks. We encourage all employees to take initiative and contribute to the operational excellence of the company, and we provide ample opportunities for them to achieve their personal and professional growth goals.
A valid work visa is required to apply for this position; unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship.
How to apply:
Do you have a positive attitude and are you looking for a stimulating and rewarding work environment If so, we look forward to receiving your application.
The Scheron Hasler Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.secheron.com/
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