Converter HW Design Engineer

-; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in electrical solutions is seeking an experienced engineer in power converter design to contribute to meaningful projects. Ideal candidates will possess over 5 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a collaborative mindset in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include designing high-power converters and ensuring efficiency and performance. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development in a dynamic team.

Servicios

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Lunch Allowance

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Learning & Training Opportunities

Career Development Support

Flexible Work Practices

Wellbeing Program

Formación

• More than 5 years experience in power converter design, testing, and certification.
• English level B1-B2.
• Experience in low power converters design is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Take on meaningful work that drives real impact.
• Conduct converter topology trade-off analysis and design.
• Generate design reports for converters.

Conocimientos

Power converter design

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Educación

Technical or Higher Engineering degree

Herramientas

Matlab

PLECS

PSIM

Descripción del empleo

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: NewCo Reference Job

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Engineering with hand-on experience in high-power converter design for wind, photovoltaic or industrial applications. We require at least 5 years' experience designing high-power converters (>500 kW desirable, >50 kW minimum). University experience is relevant as long as it involves high-power converters. Experience designing low power converters:

• Converter topology trade-off analysis and selection
• Converter sizing and design reports
• Converter power losses and efficiency calculation
• Converters thermal and electromechanical design
• Converter electrical components specification & selection
• Converter test definition
• Product support
• Test benches design and test benches troubleshooting
• Test reports

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• Technical or Higher Engineering degree (preferably in electrical, industrial or electronic engineering fields)
• More than 5 years experience on power converter design, testing and certification
• English level B1-B2
• Additional training: Software Tools required: Matlab, PLECS, PSIM. Health & Safety competences, LV equipment certification
• We are looking for a collaborative, adaptable, and flexible individual with strong time management and productivity skills. The ideal candidate should excel in critical thinking and problem-solving, demonstrate leadership and influencing abilities, and communicate effectively at all levels. They must possess empathy, build strong relationships, and have a passion for continuous learning to foster personal and professional growth.

- Work model: #LI-hybrid

Location: San Fernando de Henares (Madrid)

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

• ️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage : You'll be covered by our collective insurance plans in Spain - life, accident, and travel assistance - so you can feel secure whether you're at work or on the road.
• ️ Lunch Allowance : Receive a monthly allowance to enjoy your meals.
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.
• Learning & Training : Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities, grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• Career Development : Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens - we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we've got your back-mind and body.

Gamesa Electric provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us

Gamesa Electric is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, with extensive experience in photovoltaics, hydro-electric energy, marine propulsion, wind power and energy storage applications. Cutting-edge technology and innovation at service of renewable energies and environment, contributing with flexible complete solutions to make clean energy more affordable and reliable. Our target is leading the global renewable energy industry, driving the transition towards a sustainable world.

We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

A Future Opportunity

Please note that this position is part of our talent pipeline and not an active job opening at this time. By applying, you express your interest in future career opportunities with ABB.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and see the impact of our work across the globe.