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Power Systems Simulation & Modeling Engineer

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in South Burlington, VT
90K-135K Annually
Entry level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in South Burlington, VT
90K-135K Annually
Entry level
The engineer will develop, validate, and maintain power system models, conduct simulations, optimize system behavior, and create technical documentation, collaborating with teams on renewable energy innovations.
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As a Power Systems Simulation & Modeling Engineer, you will support the development and grid integration of advanced distributed energy resource (DER) solutions by building, validating, and maintaining high-fidelity power system models. In this role, you’ll conduct steady-state and dynamic simulations to evaluate interconnection performance, benchmark models against hardware results, and optimize system behavior to meet evolving grid standards. You’ll also develop clear technical documentation and user guidance to support customers and internal teams. Working closely with cross-functional engineering groups, you’ll contribute to innovation in renewable energy and energy storage technologies while staying current on emerging modeling tools, methodologies, and industry requirements.

General Responsibilities
• Key participant in creating designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
• Collaborates on feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
• Organizes development testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
• Key participant in failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
• Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons including; producing design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
• Collaborates with senior engineers/managers to engage with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Responsibilities:

Travel up to 10% international or domestic.

Base Salary Range:  $89,800-$134,800

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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