System Design Engineer - Power Converter

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior System Engineer for its ES Regional Office in Madrid, Spain. This position involves designing power electronic converter systems and ensuring compliance with standards while working closely with multiple teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics, and exhibit excellent communication skills. The role also offers competitive employee benefits and a commitment to health, safety, and environmental values.

Formación

• Strong background in power electronics and power systems.
• Experience in hydropower or railway sector is a plus.
• Fluency in English; German or additional languages are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design power electronic converter systems.
• Own the system engineering scope throughout project execution.
• Perform system design tasks such as simulations and performance calculations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Identify risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous development of engineering processes.

Conocimientos

Power electronics

Power systems

System simulations

Matlab/Simulink

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer with a strong background in power electronics, power systems and system simulations. If you want to work at the forefront of energy technology in a motivated, global engineering environment, this role is for you.

At our competence center “Power Converter Solutions”, we have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of high‑power electronic converters mainly for STATCOM and rail power supply systems. We also provide solutions for hydro pump stations and grid interties. With the help of our highly efficient converters, we contribute to the integration of renewable energies into the electrical grid of tomorrow, while also increasing the overall system efficiency.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• 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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics, combined with solid knowledge in power electronics and/or power systems with relevant experience in the industry
• 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
• Eagerness to take responsibility for deliverables, both internally and externally towards customers and sub‑suppliers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment
• Curiosity and drive for continuous development in both short and long term
• Fluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantage

Willingness to travel globally.

Benefits

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

At Hitachi Energy, we embrace a culture where Health, Safety, and Environment are not just commitments, but values that guide every step we take—protecting our people, our communities, and the world we power.