Converter Control Engineer — Wind Grid Power

Capgemini Engineering; Vila Nova de Gaia; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and life insurance

Referral program with bonuses

Great office locations

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Converter Control Engineer (F/M) in Porto to design, simulate, and validate grid-connected control systems for wind turbine converters. You will develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink to ensure grid code compliance and optimal turbine performance.

Join a multidisciplinary team and collaborate across electrical design, software, and grid compliance groups. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or Power Electronics.
• 3+ years in power converter industry, preferably in energy.
• Experience with grid-connected converters control design.

Responsibilities

• Design control strategies for grid-connected converters.
• Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or PSCAD.
• Perform time-domain and frequency-domain analysis.
• Support field troubleshooting of converter issues.
• Collaborate with electrical design, software, and grid compliance teams.
• Contribute to grid code compliance assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering or Control Systems degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSCAD

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 ROLE

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.
• Hybrid work.
• 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.