System Design Engineer - Power Converter

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking a Senior System Engineer in Madrid to lead power electronics and system simulations for grid and power quality solutions.

You will own the engineering scope from sales through project execution, collaborating with Sales, other engineering teams and Service to deliver high‑impact converter systems. The role requires a Master’s in electrical engineering, hands-on experience in power electronics, and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, with English as the primary

Formación

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on power systems and power electronics.
• Solid knowledge in power electronics and/or power system simulations.
• English fluency; willingness to travel internationally (<10%).

Responsabilidades

• Design power electronic converter systems from sales to project execution with site visits.
• Own system engineering scope throughout project execution with cross-functional teams.
• Perform simulations, harmonic and transient analyses, and define components and controls.
• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications and grid codes; identify risks.
• Collaborate with R&D on system design and modeling of converters.
• Define on-site performance measurements and report results.
• Share knowledge to improve engineering processes and participate in conferences.
• Support customers and suppliers with clear documentation.

Conocimientos

Power electronics

Power systems

System simulations

English fluency

Educación

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

Descripción del empleo

Job Information

Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0101204 Date Posted: 2026-04-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: 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 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

Your background

• 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 (<10%)

More about us

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check-up
• Psychological assistance
• Language trainings
• Coaching & Assessments

In 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.

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.

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