Control Engineer

Meta Electronics s.r.l.; Reggio Emilia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive components manufacturer in Reggio Emilia is seeking an entry-level engineer to design and implement power converter controls. The role involves modeling power systems and developing control algorithms in collaboration with project teams. Suitable candidates have a Bachelor's/Master’s in Electronic Engineering, good English, and knowledge of power electronics. The position offers a full-time role with benefits including technical training, flexible hours, and a multicultural work environment.

Servizi

Technical training and upskilling

Salary package aligned with experience

Meal card and corporate welfare program

Possibility of smart working

Excellent opportunity for professional growth

Competenze

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering and knowledge of power electronics control.
• Good English spoken and written.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW language is a plus.

Mansioni

• Model and simulate power conversion stages and controls.
• Develop and implement converter control strategies/algorithms.
• Perform integration test execution on target hardware.

Conoscenze

Power system modelling and identification

Development of automatic controls for converter systems

Knowledge of digital controls for power electronics

Embedded C language programming knowledge

Main modelling tools (e.g., MATLAB / Simulink)

Formazione

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Strumenti

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Company

We are a medium-sized company, a leader in the production of electromechanical components for the automotive sector, with a particular focus on the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Our main customers are international OEMs, and we operate according to the highest safety and quality standards, as evidenced by our TISAX certification. The company has highly automated production lines, integrated with a complex IT architecture that supports next‑generation production and management processes.

Position Summary

As part of e‑Mobility R&D and reporting to the PSD Manager, you will be responsible for power converter control design and implementation based on the relevant requirements and in collaboration with the Project Team.

Responsibilities

• Modelling and simulation of power conversion stages plants and controls
• Theoretical study, evaluation and proposal of optimal control strategies for the targeted application
• Development and subsequent implementation of converter control strategies/algorithms
• Fine‑tune of implemented strategy on target and / or Rapid Prototyping system
• Control strategies deployment into DSP Software in collaboration with the DSP Software Development Team
• Integration test execution on target hardware

Technical Skills

• Power system modelling and identification
• Development of automatic controls, with particular reference to digital ones, for converter systems such as Active Front End, PFC, DC/DC converter, etc.
• Knowledge of digital controls for power electronics (PWM modulation schemes, digital filtering, synchronous sampling of analog quantities, etc.)
• Nice to have: embedded C language programming knowledge for power electronic DSPs (e.g. Texas Instruments C2000 family)
• Main modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB / Simulink, PLECS, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering and knowledge of power electronics control
• Good English spoken and written
• Knowledge of LabVIEW language (plus)

Soft Skills and Attributes

• Excel in a fast‑paced team environment and be able to collaborate with engineering, suppliers and Project teams
• Ability to react quickly to unexpected changes and competing priorities and deliver quality results
• Proactive attitude and propensity for change, team spirit
• Communication skills, open mind and propensity to share knowledge and information

Benefits

• Technical training and upskilling
• Salary package (RAL) aligned with actual experience, plus related bonuses
• Meal card and corporate welfare program
• Possibility of smart working and flexible working hours
• International, multicultural, highly technical, and dynamic environment
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing