Converter Control Consultant-Motor Drives

L&T Technology Services; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services Limited in Hamburg, Germany, seeks a Converter Control Consultant with expertise in vector control of PM machines, embedded software development, and MATLAB-based tool development for renewable-energy and industrial-drive applications.

The role focuses on MATLAB tool creation, control-algorithm development for generator-side PMG converters, embedded firmware implementation, and system-level validation using real-time and hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong background in power electronics, motor drives, and electrical machines.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, real-time firmware development, DSP/microcontroller programming.
• Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and model-based design workflows.
• Hands-on tuning of control loops and validating control performance.
• Experience with generator-side PMG converters and vector control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tools for Generator-Side Converter Control.
• Control Algorithm Development.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor drives

Embedded C/C++

Real-time firmware

DSP/microcontroller

Vector control

dq0 vector control

Model-based design

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) is a global leader in Engineering and R&D (ER&D) services. With 719 patents filed for 57 of the Global Top 100 ER&D spenders, LTTS lives and breathes engineering. Our innovations speak for themselves – World’s 1st Autonomous Welding Robot, Solar ‘Connectivity’ Drone, and the Smartest Campus in the World, to name a few.

LTTS’ expertise in engineering design, product development, smart manufacturing, and digitalization touches every area of human lives - from the moment one wakes up till the time one goes to bed. With 69 Innovation and R&D design centres globally, we specialize in disruptive technology spaces such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Collaborative Robots, Digital Factory, and Autonomous Transport.

We are looking for someone with key skills and able to perform the following roles & responsibilities :-

Hamburg, Germany

JD:

Converter Control Consultant with strong expertise in vector control of

permanent-magnet (PM) machines, embedded software development, and

MATLAB-based tool development for renewable-energy and industrial-drive

applications.

This role focuses on MATLAB tool creation, control-algorithm development for

generator-side PMG converters, embedded firmware implementation, and

system-level validation using real-time and hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Tools for Generator-Side Converter Control
2. 2. Control Algorithm Development

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in power electronics, motor drives, and in-depth knowledge of electrical machines.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, real-time firmware development, DSP/microcontroller programming.
• Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and model-based design workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with tuning control loops, validating control performance, and preparing structured engineering documentation.
• Solid understanding of dq0 vector control, current‑control loops, machine dynamics, and generator‑side converter operation.

Summary of Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong knowledge of generator control strategies (vector control, torque control, current loops, PMG‑based converter control).
• Robust software and embedded‑firmware skills (C/C++, DSPs, version control, real‑time implementation).
• Proficient MATLAB/Simulink + PLECS modelling and tool‑development capabilities.
• Hands‑on experience performing validation, testing, and system integration activities.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in power electronics, drives, or renewable‑energy converter systems.