Join the MEPPI Team!
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Principal System Design Engineer – FACTS & HVDC to provide technical leadership and innovation in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) and HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) solutions. Join the Substation Division (SSD) and play a pivotal role in designing groundbreaking systems that advance the reliability and efficiency of North America’s power infrastructure.
This position will report to the Substation Division Product Line Manager – FACTS and HVDC and is a remote position based in the United States. Less than 50% travel required.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead Cutting-Edge Design: Oversee and drive advanced design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems, tackling challenges like harmonic filter design, loss calculations, noise analysis, and control performance.
• Innovate Equipment Development: Pioneer new methods and improvements in the design and rating of FACTS and HVDC equipment, including power electronic converters and large power transformers.
• Elevate System Performance: Provide expert consultation on protection, control systems, and operational strategies, while guiding commissioning testing and troubleshooting of FACTS and HVDC systems in the field.
• Collaborate Globally: Work with Mitsubishi Electric’s global engineering teams to shape the future of FACTS and HVDC technologies, sharing insights from industry trends and emerging innovations.
• Support Strategic Growth: Partner with sales teams to develop compelling technical proposals, lead customer presentations, and influence industry standards through active participation in technical committees.
• Design one-line diagrams and perform critical analyses, including harmonic filtering, loss calculations, and control performance studies.
• Coordinate system design through equipment factory tests and real-time digital simulator testing.
• Mentor field engineers, troubleshoot systems, and deliver timely solutions to installation and operational challenges.
• Develop and maintain design standards, ensuring cost-effective and uniform practices.
• Influence industry trends by engaging with trade organizations and maintaining a robust network of contacts.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring the highest levels of system reliability and performance.
What You Bring:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of experience in FACTS or HVDC system engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation theory, protection, and control, along with harmonic filtering design methods.
• Ability to conceptualize innovative solutions and improve existing designs to meet evolving market needs.
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, and technical writing abilities to effectively engage with customers, teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and power system simulation software, as well as advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• A strong ability to analyze market needs and develop product roadmaps that shape the future of power transmission.
What’s in It for You?
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : We’ve got you covered! MEPPI pays 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring you and your family can focus on staying healthy without the stress of high costs.
• Retirement Plans : Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, where MEPPI matches up to 4% of your contributions. Your financial wellness is just as important to us as it is to you.
• Generous Paid Time Off : Work-life balance is key. Begin earning vacation after just 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• Career Development : We’re invested in your growth. Take advantage of our training programs and educational assistance to elevate your skills and advance your career.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts : Being part of the MEPPI family comes with perks! Enjoy profit sharing and special discounts on our products and services, designed to make your life better.
• 24-Hour Fitness Center : Stay fit with access to our on-site fitness center, available to you 24/7.
Why MEPPI?
At MEPPI, you’re not just another team member—you’re part of a mission to innovate and make an impact. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we’re a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for power systems and rail transportation . Join our collaborative environment where your ideas matter, and your skills help shape the future.
About Us: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leader in the North American power systems, rail transportation , and large visual display markets. Join us, and be part of a global team that’s driving the future of transportation and energy solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure that every candidate is considered fairly.
Notice to Agencies and Search Firms: MEPPI is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted without a signed search agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.