Principal Engineer - MVDC Circuit Breaker | MRL Consulting

Principal Engineer – MVDC Circuit Breaker We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global technology organisation for a Principal Engineer – MVDC Circuit Breaker to lead the development of innovative medium-voltage and MVDC protection technologies for next-generation power systems. This is a highly technical role combining circuit breaker design, high-voltage testing, research and technical leadership. Key Responsibilities - Design, simulate and test MV circuit breakers, including vacuum, solid-state and hybrid technologies. - Develop innovative ultra-fast MVDC circuit breakers and protection solutions. - Design and optimise Thomson coil actuators for performance and reliability. - Establish MV/MVDC test circuits, develop prototypes and conduct high-voltage laboratory testing. - Lead research collaborations with European universities and research institutions. - Contribute to patents, technical publications and the development of new protection technologies. - Ensure compliance with relevant IEC and IEEE standards. Key Requirements - 5+ years’ hands-on experience in MV/HVDC protection, circuit breaker design, fault analysis and interruption technologies. - Strong knowledge of hybrid circuit breakers, ultra-fast protection, MVDC breakers and innovative interrupter technologies. - Experience with DER integration, including PV and BESS, and advanced fault detection is desirable. - Strong electromagnetic and thermal modelling experience for high-power applications. - Proven experience in MV breaker development, technical innovation and leadership. - Experience with real-time simulation or FPGA-based control systems. - Experience with vacuum or gaseous circuit breakers is advantageous. - Strong research background, with publications or collaboration with research institutions in MV protection technologies. What’s on Offer - Opportunity to lead the development of next-generation MVDC protection technologies. - International and highly collaborative research environment. - Access to extensive professional development and training opportunities. - Opportunity to contribute to patents, publications and innovative technology development. - Autonomy and technical responsibility within a growing global team.