Senior Power Converter Systems Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Job summary

Hitachi Energy's ES Regional Office in Madrid is seeking an experienced Senior System Engineer with a strong background in power electronics, power systems and system simulations. You will contribute to the development of high-power electronic converters for STATCOM and rail power supply systems, in a global engineering environment.

From design through project execution, you will own the engineering scope, perform simulations, ensure standards compliance, and collaborate with R&D, Sales and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics.
• Experience in hydropower or railway sector is a strong plus.
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink is a plus.
• Relevant experience in power electronics and power system simulations.
• Fluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Design power electronic converter systems including Static Frequency Converters (SFC), Static Compensators (STATCOMs), etc., from sales and tendering phase to project execution, including occasional customer and site visits
• Own the system engineering scope throughout project execution, in close collaboration with Sales, other Engineering departments, Project Management, and Service
• Perform system design tasks such as simulations (e.g., harmonics, transients), performance calculations, component specifications for sub-suppliers, control and protection definitions, and documentation of design activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer specifications and grid codes
• Identify risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigation measures
• Work closely with R&D teams on system design and modeling of converter systems
• Define and evaluate on-site performance measurements
• Contribute to the continuous development of engineering processes by sharing knowledge, participating in conferences and committees

Skills

Power electronics

Power systems

System simulations

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems & Power Electronics)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Hitachi Energy's ES Regional Office in Madrid is seeking an experienced Senior System Engineer with a strong background in power electronics, power systems and system simulations. You will contribute to the development of high-power electronic converters for STATCOM and rail power supply systems, in a global engineering environment.

From design through project execution, you will own the engineering scope, perform simulations, ensure standards compliance, and collaborate with R&D, Sales and