Control Engineer - C&P HVDC

Siemens Energy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Remote/Flexible work

Time off/Paid holidays

Continual learning opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Manchester is looking for a Controls Engineer to develop and validate control systems from design to implementation. You will work on HVDC converter systems, defining specifications and conducting tests.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in MATLAB/SIMULINK. The position offers opportunities to work flexibly and on innovative projects, along with comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional experience in control systems or power systems.
• Strong MATLAB/SIMULINK skills for modeling and verification.
• Familiarity with automation system configuration.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system specifications and logic in MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing for performance verification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and customers.

Skills

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Control systems

Team collaboration

English language proficiency

Education

University degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Controls Engineer, you will contribute to developing the control system from the earliest design stages through final validation. Your responsibilities include defining control system specifications, parameterizing interfaces with other systems, and implementing control logic in MATLAB/SIMULINK based on project and customer requirements.

You will also support loading compiled control software onto target hardware and conduct hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing to verify system performance. The role focuses on higher‑level HVDC controls, with knowledge of converter‑level controls considered an advantage. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including specialists in HMI, switchyard control, and real‑time simulation and engage directly with customers as we help shape the next generation of the electrical grid.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Loop control systems for HVDC converter systems
• Loop (HIL) test environments
• Contribute to clarifying technical requirements within project teams and in collaboration with customers
• Work closely with a dedicated team to ensure successful project development

What You Bring

• University degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field, with preferably two or more years of professional experience
• Strong MATLAB/SIMULINK skills, including modelling and verification
• Experience in developing control systems, ideally within a power systems environment
• Motivation to collaborate in a team, learn continuously, and contribute to the energy transition
• Loop control principles
• Familiarity with automation system configuration and strong English skills; German skills are an advantage

Rewards & Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform