Project Control Engineer – Power Conversion 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Lavamünd; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a motivated Project Control Engineer for our Competence Center “Power Converter Solutions”. You will plan, execute, and control engineering aspects of high‑power converter projects, from hardware and software concepts to documentation and commissioning.

You’ll coordinate interfaces between customers, sub‑suppliers, and internal teams, develop control software, assist with testing on real‑time platforms, and support sales with technical concepts and tender

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink is essential
• Strong knowledge of process control and software design (e.g. OLC, CLC, Protection, HMI)
• Willingness to travel globally for commissioning assignments (approx. 20%)
• Fluency in English and German

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute control engineering aspects of projects, including hardware and software concepts, specifications, and documentation
• Coordinate technical interfaces between customers, sub-suppliers, and internal teams
• Define and evaluate hardware interfaces, including electrical components and design reviews
• Develop and implement control software, including testing on real-time simulation platforms
• Perform commissioning, testing, and customer training on-site
• Provide technical support during project execution and after delivery
• Support the sales team in the preparation of technical concepts and tender documentation
• Collaborate closely with control, system, and mechanical engineering teams as well as project management

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Control systems

Real-time software testing

English & German fluency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Tools

OPC

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-104

DNP3

Job description

At our Competence Center “Power Converter Solutions”, we are at the forefront of developing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning high-power electronic converters for applications such as STATCOM, rail power supply systems, and grid interconnections.

Our solutions play a key role in enabling the integration of renewable energy into modern power grids while improving overall system efficiency.

To strengthen our Control Engineering team, we are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Project Control Engineer with a strong interest in power electronics and control systems.

If you are a fast learner with a structured and proactive mindset, and you enjoy combining engineering work with real‑world applications — this is your opportunity.

How you’ll make an impact

• Plan and execute control engineering aspects of projects, including hardware and software concepts, specifications, and documentation
• Coordinate technical interfaces between customers, sub‑suppliers, and internal teams
• Define and evaluate hardware interfaces, including electrical components and design reviews
• Develop and implement control software, including testing on real-time simulation platforms
• Perform commissioning, testing, and customer training on-site
• Provide technical support during project execution and after delivery
• Support the sales team in the preparation of technical concepts and tender documentation
• Collaborate closely with control, system, and mechanical engineering teams as well as project management
  

Your background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s, from a university or university of applied sciences)
• Hands‑on experience with MATLAB / Simulink is essential
• Strong knowledge of process control and software design (e.g. OLC, CLC, Protection, HMI)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3) is a plus
• Initial experience in testing, commissioning, or applied engineering is an advantage
• Willingness to travel globally for commissioning assignments (approx. 20% of working time)
• Fluency in English and German

More about us

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies in Power Electronics
• Hands‑on experience in international projects and real-world applications
• A combination of simulation, engineering, and on‑site project work
• Opportunity to grow into a technical expert within a rapidly developing business
• Collaboration within a highly skilled, international engineering team

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.