Field Service Engineer​/Technician; Power conversion

Field Service Engineer/Technician (Power conversion)

Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of more than 140 years in the field of railway technology. We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions and traction power supply systems for the railway industry, and also offer solutions for renewable energies, DC networks and other industrial systems. The name Sécheron Hasler Group is synonymous worldwide with Swiss quality and represents a leading reference for state-of-the-art products supplied to the market.

With more than 1300 employees worldwide, we are where our customers are, supplying approved products in our customers’ countries or markets and providing supply chain and customer services locally.

Experience working with high-power converters or related equipment is mandatory for this role. ( Experience details must be clearly highlighted in the resume).

This role’s main activities will be:

• 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 Sécheron SA brand image and work proactively to provide the best possible user experience to customers.

Requirements

Professional competency according to international standards and safety guidelines in the field.

Mandatory skills:

• Experience working with high-power converters or related equipment.
• 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.
• Field bus communication networks.
• Knowledge of power conversion principles.
• Familiarity with rail traction power requirements.

We have flat hierarchies and direct communication between departments and management levels is encouraged. This allows us to make decisions quickly.

We give our employees full responsibility for their work tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the operational excellence of the company, and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and professional growth goals.

The Sécheron Hasler Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.

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