Control Application Engineer - Power Converters

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy
, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

In this role, you will actively participate in designing and implementing control and protection systems for Hitachi Energy’s Power Conversion products and applications.

At our competence center “Power Converter Solutions”, we have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of high-power electronic converters mainly for STATCOM and rail power supply systems. We also provide solutions for hydro pump stations and grid interties. With the help of our highly efficient converters, we contribute to the integration of renewable energies into the electrical grid of tomorrow, while also increasing the overall system efficiency.

• Design and program control and protection software for power converter systems.
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Test and validate control systems in simulation, real-time environments, and hardware.
• Support commissioning activities and customer training—both remotely and on-site.
• Maintain software and documentation for control and protection systems.
• Contribute to technical discussions during concept and tender phases.
• Enjoying global traveling and commissioning (At least 15% of the working time)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 5
  years of relevant experience in control systems, power electronics, or similar.
• Familiarity with tools like Matlab Simulink, HiDraw, or Compact Control Builder.
• Willingness to travel - commissioning and On-site experience in an electrical environment is highly welcomed.
• Fluent in English
  . (Other European languages are a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work collaboratively.

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.