Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Nextracker; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nextpower seeks a control and signal processing specialist to design, model and verify high-level control algorithms for grid-connected and off-grid power converters.

You will model the power stage, verify designs in simulation, and support real-world testing using HIL systems, ensuring documentation quality and deadline adherence.

Formación

• Engineering or university degree in a science field.
• Some Travel Required.
• Mandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience in technical writing (academic level).
• 0-3 years of Academic experience in modeling and design of controllers for solar/wind/storage/UPS/energy domains.
• Academic experience using Matlab/Simulink Octave PSIM PLECS Simba Typhoon HIL or similar HIL systems.
• Knowledge of dynamic modeling and control theory.
• ERP management tools training.
• Training on company products.

Responsabilidades

• High-level system specification analysis and design of control algorithms.
• Model, design and verify control algorithms; support real-world verification.
• Verify algorithms using HIL simulation systems.
• Write technical documentation for designs and support other departments.
• Support FW verification of control and signal processing algorithms.
• Develop and maintain HIL models.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Spanish fluency

Technical writing

Teamwork

Proactivity

Rigour

Learning agility

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Matlab/Simulink

Octave

PSIM

PLECS

Simba Typhoon HIL

HIL systems

Descripción del empleo

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 Qualification & Experience

• Engineering or university degree in a science field
• Some Travel Required
• Mandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken), other European languages are a plus.
• Experience in technical writing (academic level)
• 0-3 years of 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 Simba Typhoon 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.

At 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.

We are Nextpower At 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.