Control Design Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks an experienced Control design Engineer to work on power electronic converter projects, focusing on control and protection systems.

Role involves MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, and real-time software development, network security for PC projects, on-site commissioning, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience with power converters, control systems design and real-time control software.
• 5–10 years in power electronics, control systems or substation automation (India or international).
• Certifications in MATLAB/PSCAD/PSSE are a plus.
• Knowledge of grid and substation automation.

Responsibilities

• Plan control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
• Advance GPQS Overall Control engineering tasks.
• Develop closed-loop control software using PEC & MACH, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Utilize MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD; Python is a plus.
• Design secured network architecture for PC projects.
• Simulate converter behavior during grid disturbances.
• Verify software on real-time simulators and hardware.
• Provide technical support to service group and customers.
• Coordinate with sub-suppliers and stakeholders to plan works.
• Evaluate and strengthen security of connections.
• Participate in FAT/SAT with sub-suppliers.
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning.
• Willingness to travel to sites in India and abroad on short notice.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s safety and integrity values.

Skills

Power electronics

Control systems design

Real-time control

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's/Master's)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

PSSE

Python

Job description

The opportunity:

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:

• Education Qualification: Master’s/bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 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.
• Certifications in MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE are an added advantage.
• Good knowledge in Grid and substation automation, Power grid Automation

Soft skills:

• 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.