Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Conversion Systems (m/w/d)

Job Description

Are you an experienced electrical engineer with deep expertise in power conversion systems and a passion for leading complex technical development? We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the electrical design of power converters and play a key role in both new development projects and the maintenance of existing products. You will be working with power converters located in the biggest wind turbines in the world and we expect your expertise will leave a mark on these power converters will be shaped.

In this role, you will lead electrical design activities from concept to release, working closely with skilled engineers across disciplines. You will contribute with strong engineering judgment, advanced simulations, and structured design methodologies to ensure high-quality, robust, and compliant power converter solutions.

You will become part of a highly specialized engineering environment where technical leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key. If you thrive in a role where you lead from the front and take responsibility for electrical solutions in complex products, this is an opportunity for you.

Highlights of the offer

• Type of work: Hybrid
• Role: Individual Contributor / Specialist
• Location: Europe, Denmark, Hammel, Hammel

Purpose of Role

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and dimensioning of power converters, including filters, circuit breakers, busbars, and control sections.
• Design and develop power converters using suitable technologies and state-of-the-art design and quality principles.
• Perform electrical simulations of relevant phenomena such as electrical circuits, magnetic fields, EMC, and harmonics.
• Lead and facilitate electrical design reviews, ensuring documentation is reviewed and approved prior to release.
• Manage mechanical and thermal challenges in close collaboration with mechanical and thermal engineers.
• Create component specifications for components sourced from suppliers.
• Review and interpret customer requirement specifications and ensure design compliance.
• Drive and contribute to D-FMEA activities.
• Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI) together with Technical Project Leads when required.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in the KK ERP system.
• Support the creation of type test specifications in collaboration with test engineers.
• Prepare required technical documentation such as service manuals and technical dossiers in line with legislation and customer requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with DfX principles.

Our requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (Power Electronics preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within power converter development.
• Proven experience from new product development (NPD) projects.
• In-depth knowledge of power converters and power electronics design.
• Strong electrical simulation skills (e.g. ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, SPICE tools).
• Proven experience leading electrical development activities in complex projects.
• Experience from manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Experience from the wind industry is an advantage.
• Structured, quality-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.

Do not meet all the requirements? No worries - if you bring strong technical leadership, hands-on experience with power converter development, and a can-do attitude, we would still like to hear from you.

We offer

At KK Wind Solutions, we offer you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across cultures in developing innovative greentech solutions. Founded on our long history as an industry pioneer and strong financial position, we are always looking for ways to improve our business and encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives. Combined with a flat hierarchical structure and a positive and informal working environment with a can-do attitude, this allows our employees to grow both personally and professionally.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact:
Kristian Stoubæk Frederiksen +45 2944 7350
Nicolai Bach Bundgaard +45 50 84 70 59