Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the simulation & modelling group and support in the development and execution of the R&D roadmap for simulation development. Engage in more complex model development activities utilizing deep subject matter expertise in power electronics, MMC and FPGA. May also be assigned to assist the VP, R&D & CTO on coordinating or leading major development projects involving multiple groups/departments within the company or with external partners or customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the simulation & modelling group. Support the VP, R&D & CTO in the development and execution of the R&D roadmap for simulation development
• Provide recommendations, updates, results etc. to the VP, R&D & CTO & Management Team regarding the technical direction of the R&D Simulation & Modeling function
• Provide leadership & support in the simulation development, testing, analysis, and support of FPGA applications for RTDS products.
• Advanced model development - FPGA based modelling capability within the RSCAD/RTDS simulation platform
• Development, evaluation, analysis and implementation of mathematical control algorithms, coded into RTDS software, to solve complex FPGA simulation cases
• Significant coding work using programming languages C, C++, Java, Python, FPGA etc.
• Develop and document example cases of FPGA simulation cases. This will require keeping up to date with the latest technologies and techniques being applied in today’s modern FPGA applications in power systems industry
• Participation in industry trade shows and international conferences dealing with Power electronics applications with FPGA
• Writing and presenting technical papers at industry conferences
• Lead installation and commissioning of RTDS simulators at customer sites and provide instruction on its operation
• Provide simulation support to RTDS customers by email/telephone as needed for FPGA applications
• Test new RTDS software functions and features as they are developed and implemented
• Other duties as may be assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with emphasis in the area of real time simulation of power systems or related FPGA development
• Minimum 15 years’ of industry experience in research & development of power systems/power electronics
• Deep understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory
• Strong capability to analyze the electric circuits and to design parallel processing algorithms on FPGA
• Demonstrated experience in FPGA Development & industry practices
• Experience with programs such as PSCAD, RSCAD, MATLAB, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Extensive experience working with FPGA environments, i.e. HLS or VHDL
• Strong technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills
• Ability to direct daily work activities with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  
  

Why work at RTDS Technologies?

RTDS Technologies is the exclusive supplier of the RTDS® Simulator: the world standard for real-time digital power system simulation. Electric utilities, manufacturers, research institutes, universities, and consultants worldwide use the RTDS Simulator for hardware-in-the-loop testing, which allows them to de-risk and validate innovative power system equipment and projects. If you’re excited about driving innovation and enhancing the reliability of our energy infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing field!

We are a hidden gem in the Winnipeg technology scene. Our Winnipeg roots go back over thirty years, where we developed and introduced the world’s very first real-time digital power system simulator, revolutionizing the testing process for protection and control equipment and changing the power system industry forever. We provide an innovative work environment that lets you learn and grow with interesting, challenging work. It’s a place where we encourage you to use your expertise to explore new possibilities as we work together to solve the complex challenges of our customers. We cultivate a culture of ownership and accountability to develop high impact ideas and results. Join our diverse community of extremely talented people who love what they do every day. Our total rewards package offers a number of additional benefits including vision benefits, fitness reimbursement program, group retirement savings, Costco membership, free parking for IG Field events, maternity and parental wage supplement and more!

RTDS Technologies Inc has been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer’s and one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2022! RTDS Technologies was also a past winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Prairie region and was recently named the recipient of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Export Award.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:

https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:

https://www.rtds.com/

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. Disability accommodations available upon request.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.