Travel‑Ready Control Systems Engineer – Power Converters

Hitachi; Madrid; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; 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 SPAIN, S.A.U. in Madrid leads exciting work in the ES Regional Office on Grid & Power Quality solutions.

You will design and implement control and protection software for power conversion products, supporting a wide array of applications and customers. The role focuses on developing high-power converters for STATCOM and rail power supply systems, with opportunities to test in simulation, on real hardware, and at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in control systems, power electronics, or similar
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, HiDraw, or Compact Control Builder
• Willingness to travel - commissioning and On-site experience in an electrical environment is highly welcomed
• Fluent in English (Other European languages are a plus)
• Strong analytical skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Design and program control and protection software for power converter systems.
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Test and validate control systems in simulation, real-time environments, and hardware.
• Support commissioning activities and customer training—both remotely and on-site.
• Maintain software and documentation for control and protection systems.
• Contribute to technical discussions during concept and tender phases.
• Enjoying global traveling and commissioning (At least 15% of the working time)

Skills

Control systems

Power electronics

Matlab/Simulink

English language

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HiDraw

Compact Control Builder

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. in Madrid leads exciting work in the ES Regional Office on Grid & Power Quality solutions.

You will design and implement control and protection software for power conversion products, supporting a wide array of applications and customers. The role focuses on developing high-power converters for STATCOM and rail power supply systems, with opportunities to test in simulation, on real hardware, and at customer sites.