DC Circuit Breaker R&D Team Lead

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6818 Arnhem, Gelderland - Niederlande

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

Lead the R&D effort for MV/HV DC circuit breakers at an Arnhem-based European center, partnering with universities and research institutions to meet growing market demands in DC grids. You will guide concept-to-product realization, shape system architecture, and drive validation through advanced testing. This role combines hands-on engineering leadership with cross-institution collaboration to deliver breakthrough vacuum interrupter and actuator technologies. A meaningful chance to influence the future of DC grid solutions in the power industry.

Compensation / Benefits

Relocation support
Family support
Travel costs for family
Visa sponsorship
Indefinite contract
Pension scheme

Responsibilities

Lead development of MV/HV DC circuit breakers from concept to product realization
Design and improve ultra-fast actuators (Thomson-coil based systems) through electromagnetic simulation
Analyze DC breaker topology and system design to optimize performance
Develop system architecture for modular/unit-based power devices
Establish advanced measurement techniques to validate breaker performance
Coordinate collaborative research projects with European universities and institutions
Contribute to performance benchmarks, especially for vacuum interrupter technologies

Key requirements

10+ years in DC circuit breaker development in the electrical power industry
Hands-on knowledge in DC system design, simulation techniques, and actuator development
Background in research collaboration with universities or national labs
Ability to architect complex power systems and acquire accurate data during testing
Academic or professional background in vacuum interrupter technology or DC breaking performance
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
On-site availability in Arnhem, Netherlands

leadership and team coordination cross-functional collaboration data-driven decision making DC circuit breaker development MV/HV DC grid concepts vacuum interrupter technology

Description

Lead the R&D effort for MV/HV DC circuit breakers at an Arnhem-based European center, partnering with universities and research institut…

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