R&D Validation and Certification Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Bollullos de la Mitación; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Spain seeks an R&D Power Electronics Validation & Certification Engineer to join our R&D team. You will drive validation, verification, and certification of advanced power conversion systems for energy storage, PV, and grid applications.

Responsibilities include defining test plans, executing tests in lab, factory, and field environments, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Formación

• Experience validating and certifying electronic products and/or embedded software.
• Experience with lab test benches, HIL systems, and test automation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power converters, and control systems.
• Proficient with laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and network analyzers.
• Experience in prototype tests and test reports and product certification activities.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze technical specifications for power electronic equipment and systems.
• Perform commissioning for power conversion and control systems in lab environments.
• Develop and execute validation tests in lab, factory, and field settings.
• Define validation strategies, test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare validation reports and certification documentation.
• Develop automated testing solutions and lab test benches.

Conocimientos

Power electronics

Lab instrumentation

Test automation

HIL systems

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's or Master in Engineering

Herramientas

HIL systems

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Multimeters

Temperature recorders

Lab test benches

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an R&D Power Electronics Validation & Certification Engineer to join our R&D team.

In this role, you will contribute to the validation, verification, and certification of advanced power conversion systems used in energy storage, photovoltaic, and grid-connected applications. You will work in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment, supporting the development of innovative products from prototype stages through product certification and industrialization, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze technical specifications and requirements for power electronic equipment and systems.
• Perform commissioning activities for power conversion and control systems interfacing with energy storage solutions in laboratory environments.
• Analyze logs, signals, errors, and performance metrics, generating clear and reusable reports to support engineering, quality, and certification activities.
• Participate in the definition of validation strategies, test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for prototypes, products under development, and certification programs.
• Execute validation and verification tests in laboratory, factory, and field environments for power conversion and control systems.
• Manage end-to-end test traceability, from requirement definition through execution and final reporting.
• Perform proof-of-concept activities and validate hardware and software components and functionalities.
• Support component qualification, product approvals, and certification processes.
• Collect, process, and analyze test data using laboratory instrumentation and measurement equipment.
• Prepare validation reports, certification documentation, and technical test records.
• Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and laboratory test benches.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute certification testing in accordance with applicable international standards and customer requirements.

Your Background

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field (minimum requirement).
• Experience in the validation and certification of electronic products and/or embedded software systems.
• Experience working with laboratory test benches, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) systems, and test automation environments.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, power electronic converters, and control systems.
• Proficiency in the use of laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, multimeters, temperature recorders, and similar equipment.
• Experience preparing, managing, and executing prototype tests, customer tests, or product certification activities, including the preparation of test reports, is highly valued.
• Experience in commissioning power converters and operating laboratory measurement equipment is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions, particularly battery systems and hybrid PV-battery applications, is positively valued.
• Familiarity with international standards such as UL1741, IEC62477, IEC62109, IEC60076, as well as grid code compliance requirements, is valued.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices and compliance with workplace health and safety standards.
• High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.

Desirable:

5+ years of relevant professional experience. Applications will be evaluated based on the knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated.

More About Us

You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven team developing technologies that support the global energy transition. We offer a stimulating environment where continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth are encouraged, as well as the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge power electronics solutions for renewable energy and energy storage applications worldwide.