Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Nextpower Inc; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nextpower Inc. seeks a Power Electronics Controls Engineer in Valencia to design, simulate, verify, and maintain control and signal processing algorithms for grid-connected and off-grid power converters. You will model power stages, verify with simulations, and support real-world validation.

The role emphasizes documentation, timely delivery, and collaboration across teams. The candidate should have engineering training with experience in control modeling for solar, wind, storage, or related

Formación

• Engineering or university degree in a science field with exposure to power electronics.
• Experience in modeling and design of controllers for power converters.
• Academic experience in using modeling and simulating tools for power converters.

Responsabilidades

• Design, model and verification of control algorithms for grid-connected and off-grid converters.
• Write technical documentation for developed designs and support other departments.
• Verify algorithms with HIL simulation systems and keep documentation up to date.
• Support FW verification of control and signal processing algorithms.
• Develop and maintain HIL models and participate in periodic reviews.

Conocimientos

Control diagrams

Literature reviews

Clear communication

Proactivity

Rigor and method

Teamwork

Dynamic execution

Eagerness to learn

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Matlab/Simulink

Octave

PSIM

PLECS

Simba

Typhoon HIL

Descripción del empleo

## Power Electronics Controls EngineerApplylocations: Valencia, Valencia- ESPtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: NX-4292**Job Description:****JOB MISSION:** Design, simulation, verification and maintenance of control and signal processing algorithms for grid-connected and off-grid power converters.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :*** Use simulation tools to model the power stage of converters.* Design and verify the control algorithms in simulation and give support to real-world verification.* Verification of developed algorithms using HIL simulation systems.* Follow the UTI-SYS work methodology and workflow, as defined by the department management.* Responsibility for the quality of the developed designs and their documentation.* Responsibility for meeting development deadlines agreed upon.* Responsibility for keeping updated all documentation related to design and verification processes.**JOB FUNCTIONS :****Usual/Daily:*** High-level systems specification analysis.* Design, model and verification of control algorithms.* Design and verification of signal processing algorithms.* Write technical documentation for developed designs or to give support to other departments.* Support FW verification of implemented control and signal processing algorithms.* Model development and maintenance of HIL simulation models.**Periodic/Occasional:*** Participation in periodical follow-up department/product meetings.* Support to other departments.* Analysis and testing at customer facilities in cases of support to other departments, or for UTI Design projects.**Required professional experience**Experience in technical writing (academic level)Academic experience in modeling and design of controllers for any of the following applications:* Solar inverters.* Wind power generation.* Energy storage.* Uninterruptible power supplies.* Network quality.* Electric mobility.* Electrical converters.Academic experience in the use of the following modeling and simulating tools for power converters:* Matlab/Simulink* Octave* PSIM* PLECS* SimbaTyphoon HIL or any other HIL system**Specific training:*** Knowledge of dynamic modeling and control theory.* On-the-job training/information (according to ER).* Vocational training according to the Metal Industry Agreement and job position(s).* Training on ERP management tools used in the company.* Training on technical knowledge of the company's products.**Skills:**· Ability to define control diagrams based on high-level specifications.· Ability to conduct literature reviews for state-of-the-art documentation.· Ability to synthetize and clearly communicate information.· Proactivity.· Rigor, method.* Ability to work in a team.* Dynamism in the execution of the work.* Dedication to work.· Eagerness to learn.**Minimum academic qualifications:**Engineering or university degree in a science fieldSome Travel RequiredAt Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.