Control Application Engineer - Power Conversion

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Madrid is seeking a junior control systems engineer to design and implement control and protection software for Power Conversion products at our ES Regional Office.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, test in simulation and real hardware, and support commissioning on-site. Travel ~15% of time; role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and up to 3 years’ experience, with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in control systems or power electronics.
• Familiarity with Matlab Simulink, HiDraw or Compact Control Builder.
• Willingness to travel - commissioning and on-site experience welcomed.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and program control and protection software for power converter systems.
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Test and validate control systems in simulation, real-time environments, and hardware.
• Support commissioning activities and customer training—both remotely and on-site.
• Maintain software and documentation for control and protection systems.
• Contribute to technical discussions during concept and tender phases.
• Enjoying global traveling and commissioning (At least 15% of the working time).

Skills

Fluent in English

Willingness to travel

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab Simulink

HiDraw

Compact Control Builder

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

In this role, you will actively participate in designing and implementing control and protection systems for Hitachi Energy’s Power Conversion products and applications.

At our competence center “Power Converter Solutions”, we have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of high-power electronic converters mainly for STATCOM and rail power supply systems. We also provide solutions for hydro pump stations and grid interties. With the help of our highly efficient converters, we contribute to the integration of renewable energies into the electrical grid of tomorrow, while also increasing the overall system efficiency.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design and program control and protection software for power converter systems.
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Test and validate control systems in simulation, real-time environments, and hardware.
• Support commissioning activities and customer training—both remotely and on-site.
• Maintain software and documentation for control and protection systems.
• Contribute to technical discussions during concept and tender phases.
• Enjoying global traveling and commissioning (At least 15% of the working time)

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in control systems, power electronics, or similar.
• Familiarity with tools like Matlab Simulink, HiDraw, or Compact Control Builder.
• Willingness to travel - commissioning and On-site experience in an electrical environment is highly welcomed.
• Fluent in English. (Other European languages are a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work collaboratively.

More About Us

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check-up
• Psychological assistance
• Language trainings
• Coaching & Assessments

Publication date : 2026-09-22