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Power Electronics Specialist Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Hours
Jornada intensiva in summer
Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Other languages
French
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, or equivalent).

  • Specific complementary training in power electronics, static converters, converter control, and electrical systems analysis.

  • Knowledge of IEC standards applicable to power equipment and electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Provide a minimum of 5 years of specific experience in power electronics, preferably in medium/high power applications: Design, specification, analysis, and/or integration of power converters and associated power electronics systems. Power semiconductors (IGBT, thyristors, SiC, or other technologies), as well as associated protection, switching, and control circuits. Converter transformers, reactors, harmonic filters, reactive power compensation systems, and auxiliary equipment associated with power electronics systems. STATCOM, BESS, and UPS systems, including their electrical architecture, integration, and behavior against load variations and grid disturbances. Harmonic studies, power quality, electromagnetic transients, and dynamic behavior of systems with high power electronics presence. EMT modeling and simulation of converters and their interaction with the electrical grid, storage systems, and dynamic loads.

  • Tools: PSCAD and/or equivalent EMT, DigSilent PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink.

  • English, B2 level.

  • Availability to undertake short/medium duration travel abroad.

Nice to have

  • bonuses and official language certificates

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable position, on the company's payroll, with a permanent contract.

Benefits:

  • flexible working hours

  • 2 days of remote work per week

  • intensive working day in summer

  • meal allowance

  • continuous training (extensive in-house catalog)

  • free English and/or French classes with native teachers

  • life insurance

  • nursery allowance

  • flexible compensation solutions (transport card, meal card, childcare voucher, etc.)

  • discount on private health insurance.

The role

We are selecting a POWER ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST ENGINEER to provide technical support for renewable energy, energy storage, and data center projects, participating in the definition, analysis, and integration of power converters, inverters, rectifiers, STATCOM, UPS systems, BESS, and other electronic equipment associated with power conversion, control, and power quality, acting as the technical reference for this specialty within multidisciplinary teams.

Your main function will be to complement EAG's conventional electrical engineering capabilities, providing specific knowledge in power electronics and collaborating in the definition, integration, and verification of power conversion systems.

What you'll do

Among your main responsibilities will include:

  • Definition and review of functional and performance requirements for power converters and other power electronics equipment and systems.

  • Analysis and review of converter topologies, including power semiconductors, protection circuits, switching, and control strategies.

  • Support for the sizing and specification of transformers for converters, reactors, harmonic filters, reactive power compensation systems, and power electronics equipment associated with battery energy storage systems (BESS), uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and static compensators (STATCOM).

  • Performance and/or review of harmonic studies, power quality, electromagnetic transients, and the dynamic behavior of systems with high power electronics penetration.

  • Analysis of the interaction between converters, the electrical grid, storage systems, and dynamic loads, including the evaluation of the behavior of BESS, UPS, STATCOM, and inverters against rapid load variations, grid disturbances, and electrical system support requirements, especially in renewable energy and data center projects.

  • Preparation and review of technical specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and manufacturer engineering documentation.

  • Technical evaluation of bids and technical follow-up of suppliers of converters, inverters, STATCOM, UPS, BESS, and other power electronics equipment.

  • Coordination with manufacturers and external specialists in highly specialized functions, ensuring the correct integration of power electronics equipment with the global electrical system.

  • Support for the development of criteria, methodologies, and internal capabilities in power electronics applied to renewable energy, storage, and data center projects.

About EAG Empresarios Agrupados

EAG Empresarios Agrupados is a Spanish engineering and consulting firm specializing in the energy sector, particularly nuclear power. The company provides a wide range of services including engineering, project management, construction supervision, and maintenance for nuclear power plants and other energy facilities. With a strong focus on technical excellence, EAG is a key player in Spain's nuclear industry, supporting both operational plants and decommissioning projects.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1971
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Almaraz, Trillo and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • EAG is a Spanish company, so international hires would need to adapt to Spanish work culture and language.
  • The company is deeply involved in the nuclear energy sector, offering opportunities for engineers with specialized skills in nuclear systems, instrumentation, and structural analysis.
  • EAG has offices and projects in various Spanish locations, including Madrid, Almaraz, Trillo, and Garoña, providing opportunities to work in different regions.
  • The company offers positions for both junior and senior engineers, as well as internships, making it accessible for early-career professionals.
  • Given the technical nature of the work, proficiency in Spanish is likely essential for most roles.
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