Renewable Generator 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

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.