Converter Control Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Porto; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Career growth programs

Training & certifications

International projects

Great office locations

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Porto invites applications for a Converter Control Engineer. You will develop control solutions for generator-side power converters in renewable energy projects, implementing real-time control, embedded software, and MATLAB/Simulink-based work.

You'll design control algorithms for PMG and converter systems, test on real-time hardware using C/C++, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across national and international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and model-based design methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, electrical machines, motor drives, and generator control.
• Experience with embedded C/C++, real-time control systems, DSPs, or microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Develop MATLAB-based tools for control-loop tuning and generator performance analysis.
• Design and optimize control algorithms for permanent magnet generators (PMG) and converter systems.
• Implement and test embedded software on real-time platforms using C/C++.
• Create simulation models and perform validation activities using MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS.
• Support troubleshooting, commissioning, system integration, and technical documentation.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Model-based design

Power electronics

Electrical machines

Motor drives

Generator control

Embedded C/C++

Real-time control

DSPs / Microcontrollers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Power Electronics

Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

YOUR PROFILE

As a Converter Control Engineer, you will develop and optimize control solutions for generator-side power converters used in renewable energy applications. You will contribute to the development of control algorithms, embedded software, and simulation models, supporting system performance, validation, and integration activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What you can expect in this role:

• Develop MATLAB-based tools for control-loop tuning and generator performance analysis.
• Design and optimize control algorithms for permanent magnet generators (PMG) and converter systems.
• Implement and test embedded software on real-time platforms using C/C++.
• Create simulation models and perform validation activities using MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS.
• Support troubleshooting, commissioning, system integration, and technical documentation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and model-based design methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, electrical machines, motor drives, and generator control.
• Experience with embedded C/C++, real-time control systems, DSPs, or microcontrollers.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is the business transformation partner for enterprises in the age of AI. We help organizations imagine and build an intelligent, sustainable future, combining AI, technology and human ingenuity to transform how they operate, innovate and grow. With unique end-to-end capabilities spanning strategy, technology, engineering and intelligent operations, we bring together deep industry expertise and market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data to turn ambition into measurable business outcomes at scale. Supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and nearly 60 years of expertise, Capgemini is a responsible and diverse global organization of over 410,000 team members in more than 50 countries.