Senior Power Electronics Controls R&D Engineer | Hybrid

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Power Electronics Controls R&D Engineer to lead development of advanced control technologies for next-generation power electronic systems. You will drive innovation in converter control, grid-connected electronics, digital control architectures, and intelligent energy management solutions.

You will collaborate with global R&D teams to advance grid modernization and transformer applications, mentor engineers, and contribute to commercialization of innovative control

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power electronics controls, advanced control systems, or electrical energy conversion technologies.
• Strong theoretical foundation in control systems, dynamic systems modeling, signal processing, and power system analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing control algorithms for converters, inverters, rectifiers, energy storage systems, or grid-connected power electronic equipment.
• Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and modern control system design methodologies.
• Knowledge of grid synchronization, PLL design, grid-forming and grid-following control, power quality, and converter stability analysis.
• Experience with HIL testing, real-time simulation, and automated verification methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, technical leadership, or successful technology commercialization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development activities focused on control systems for power electronic converters and grid-connected systems.
• Develop innovative control algorithms for voltage-source converters, bidirectional converters, active front ends, and electrification technologies.
• Develop and validate control strategies for microgrids, grid-forming converters, and power quality applications.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and verification using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, RTDS, OPAL-RT, and related tools.
• Lead hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and real-time simulation activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, transformer, software, insulation, and system engineering teams to optimize performance.
• Drive invention disclosures, patent generation, publications, and conference participation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and researchers across global R&D teams.
• Support technology transfer from research into commercial products and solutions.

Skills

Control theory

Grid synchronization

System modeling

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSCAD

RTDS

OPAL-RT

DSP/FPGA/Embedded

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a Power Electronics Controls R&D Engineer to lead development of advanced control technologies for next-generation power electronic systems. You will drive innovation in converter control, grid-connected electronics, digital control architectures, and intelligent energy management solutions.

You will collaborate with global R&D teams to advance grid modernization and transformer applications, mentor engineers, and contribute to commercialization of innovative control