Junior R&D Power Electronics Engineer – 1–10MW

Sécheron Hasler Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sécheron Hasler Group in Madrid is seeking a Junior R&D Power Electronics Engineer to join our international team. You will contribute to the design and industrialization of high‑power DC/AC converters and support customer projects across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor in Power Electronics Engineering, knowledge of VSC/IGBT converters, experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK or PSIM, and strong English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Power Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of functional characteristics of Power Electronics and knowledge of control for converters.
• Knowledge in IGBT-based Voltage Source Converters (VSC).
• Knowledge of Thyristor-based Line Commutation Converters (LCC) is a plus.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/SIMULINK, PSIM, etc.
• Good communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design and industrialization of AC/DC, DC-DC and DC/AC converters in the range of 1-10MW and 500-1500Vdc.
• Modelling of Voltage Source and Line Commutated Converters.
• Specification of components (IGBT, cooling systems, magnetics); harmonics calculation, filter design, power factor compensation.
• Verification of compliance with specifications and standards; coordination of protections, validation and testing.
• Preparation of converter testing documentation; analysis of customer specifications.
• Offer preparation and cost calculation; technical leadership in customer projects and support to project management.

Skills

Power Electronics concepts

Converter control knowledge

English and Spanish communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/SIMULINK

PSIM

Job description

Sécheron Hasler Group in Madrid is seeking a Junior R&D Power Electronics Engineer to join our international team. You will contribute to the design and industrialization of high‑power DC/AC converters and support customer projects across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor in Power Electronics Engineering, knowledge of VSC/IGBT converters, experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK or PSIM, and strong English/Spanish communication.