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

Hitachi, Ltd.; Baden; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Control Engineer for our Power Converter Solutions center. You will lead control engineering on high-power electronic converters, coordinate interfaces among customers and teams, and drive hardware/software development with real-time testing.

The role requires MATLAB/Simulink mastery, structured text programming skills, and familiarity with industrial protocols. Expect around 20% travel to support commissioning and projects globally.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Min. 5 years of relevant working experience in control engineering.
• Fluency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute control engineering aspects of projects, including hardware and software concepts and documentation.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between customers, sub-suppliers and internal teams.
• Define and evaluate hardware interfaces and conduct design reviews.
• Drive design, development and support of control software and testing on real-time simulations.
• Perform commissioning, testing and customer training on-site.
• Provide technical support during project execution and after delivery.
• Support sales with technical concepts and tender documentation.
• Collaborate with control, system, and mechanical engineering teams and project management.

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Structured text programming

Hidraw

OPC

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-104

DNP3

Jobbeschreibung

The opportunity

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, hydro pumped storage 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 an experienced, motivated and hands-on Senior 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




• Drive conceptual design, development and support in implementation of control software and 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)




• Min. 5 years of relevant working experience




• Hands-on experience with MATLAB / Simulink is essential, with structed text programming and Hidraw as added advantage




• Strong knowledge of process and power electronics 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.

Additionally, you can expect:

• 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