Control Design Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd in Chennai is seeking an experienced Control Design Engineer with a strong background in power electronics. You will plan and implement control and protection for converter projects, work on real-time software, and collaborate with global teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, and PEC/MACH platforms, and willingness to travel for site support and commissioning across India and abroad.

Qualifications

• Experience with power converters and control systems design.
• Experience in real-time control software development.
• Strong communication in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
• Focus on improving GPQS overall control engineering tasks.
• Develop and design control/protection software using PEC & MACH, and MATLAB Simulink.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD; Python is a plus.
• Design secured network architecture for PC projects.

Skills

Power converters

Control systems design

Real-time control software

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Python programming

Education

MATLAB/PSCAD/PSSE certificates

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

PSSE

Job description

We the Power Conversion (PC) Solutions team at Indian Operation Center, Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai help our clients with our state-of-the-art power converter solutions in a varied range of applications. With our competence in Power Conversion technology, we have a leading position in the development of solutions for Utility STATCOM's, Rail Power Supply Converters as well as static frequency converters for industrial applications. We have also built the world’s largest drive for a hydro pump station. To strengthen this motivated team, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Control design Engineer with high interest in power electronics and control technology. As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required. Thus, the job description would be as given below:

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be responsible for planning of control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
• You will focus on continuously improving GPQS Overall Control engineering tasks.
• You will be responsible for Closed loop controls application development and design for control/Protection software using PEC & MACH control platform and MATLAB Simulink.
• Programming skills & Proficiency in the use of simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD would be an advantage.
• Python programming would be an added advantage.
• You will be responsible for design & development of secured network overall architecture for PC projects.
• Simulations of converter behavior during grid disturbance.
• Verification of your software on the real-time simulator as well as in the project hardware.
• Besides bringing the software into service, you will operate specialist support for the service group as well as for the customer
• Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations & discussion with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
• You will be evaluating and strengthening the security of any connections
• Involved in FAT / SAT activities with along with sub suppliers.
• Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project
• Should be willing to travel to sites in India and Abroad at short notice for support work.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Industry experience with power converters, control systems design and real-time control software
• You should have minimum 5 to 10 years of working experience from the Power Electronics, Control System, substation automation projects in India / other country locations.
• Certificates in MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE are an added advantage.
• Good knowledge in Grid and substation automation, Power grid Automation
• Individual contributors using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions
• You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization
• Works independently, applying established standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German added advantage.
• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization
• Team player, ready to play the role of different countries
• High levelof ownership
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.