Milan Utvic

System Architect | Motor Drives, Power Electronics & Control | EPFL PhD

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

I design high-performance electromechanical systems by integrating motor design, power electronics, and embedded control into a single optimized architecture. With a PhD from EPFL and experience across aerospace and high-volume products, I focus on system-level decisions that directly impact performance, cost, and scalability. My work spans from blank-sheet motor design to inverter architecture and advanced control (FOC, observers, fault-tolerant systems), always with a strong emphasis on power density, efficiency, and real-world constraints. I have led the development of complete actuation and propulsion systems from concept to production, including industrialization at scale (150k+ units/year), and delivered measurable impact such as multi-million CHF cost reductions through system-level optimization. My experience ranges from compact embedded drives to megawatt-class, medium-voltage systems (10 kV), bridging low- and high-power domains. I operate at the intersection of physics, electronics, and control, taking end-to-end ownership of complex systems and making pragmatic trade-offs between performance, cost, and reliability. I am particularly interested in advanced energy conversion and actuation systems, including electric propulsion, high-performance robotics, and next-generation power electronics platforms.

Experience

  • Logitech (Lausanne · On-site)
    • Lead Electric Motor and Drive Engineer
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

      Leading the development of next-gen electro-mechanical actuators, power architectures and control systems for Sim Racing products.

    • Sr. Electrical Engineer - Motor and Motor Drive Development
      Feb 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Driving the development of next-generation motors and motor drive systems for sim racing at Logitech, focused on delivering state-of-the-art performance, cost-effective design, and uncompromising reliability.

  • H55 (Sion, Valais, Switzerland)
    • Chief Engineer
      Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 · 8 mos

      Chief Engineer responsible for the development and certification activities of the complete Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) - electric motor and motor controller (inverter).

    • Power Electronics Expert
      Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Providing expertise on power electronics-related subjects and driving innovation inside the company.

    • Power Electronics Engineer
      Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 · 11 mos

      Development of an electric propulsion system for an all-electric aircraft.

  • PhD Researcher in Power Electronics at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
    Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 · 4 yrs

    Conducted advanced research in power electronics with specialization in modular multilevel converter (MMC) technology for medium voltage applications. Delivered technical instruction across multiple engineering courses including Power Electronics (undergraduate) and Industrial Electronics I & II (graduate level), demonstrating strong technical communication and leadership capabilities. Key Achievements: • Designed and developed functional medium voltage MMC prototype • Advanced MMC topology knowledge applicable to high-performance motor drives • Published research on modular power conversion architectures • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in power electronics principles

  • R&D Control Engineer - Internship at ABB
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2020 · 4 mos

    Aiding the development of an inverter control software and test hardware for an automotive application. Scope of work: Model-based design, Hardware in the Loop, CAN, PCB Design, Automated testing.

  • Teaching Assistant at University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering
    Nov 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Teaching Assistant, Chair of Power Converters and Drives. Teaching scope: Electric drives, Control of Electric Drives, Multi-motor Drives.