Control Application Engineer - Power Conversion | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Language trainings

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Madrid's ES Regional Office is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and implement control and protection software for power converters used in grid and rail applications.

You will define requirements, test in simulation and on hardware, support commissioning, travel up to 15%, and collaborate with global teams to advance renewable integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in control systems or power electronics.
• Fluent in English; other European languages 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.

Skills

Control systems

Power electronics

English language

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab Simulink

HiDraw

Compact Control Builder

Job description

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.

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 centre, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.