Control Application Engineer - Power Electronics

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Madrid seeks a control systems engineer to design and implement control systems for power converters. This role involves programming, testing, and validating systems, and requires up to 2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers, contributing to projects that integrate renewable energy into the power grid. The company offers a range of benefits for employee well-being and development.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in control systems or power electronics.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and program control and protection software for power converter systems.
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with suppliers.
• Test and validate control systems in various environments.

Conocimientos

Control systems design

Programming control and protection software

Matlab Simulink

Proactive attitude

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

HiDraw

Compact Control Builder

Descripción del empleo

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.
• Enjoy traveling and commission globally (at least 15% of the working time).

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 2 years of 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 (Spanish or 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 programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being 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.