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Control Application Engineer - Power Electronics

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 months ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Hitachi

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Life insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • Up to 2 years of 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 (Spanish or other European languages are a plus).

  • Strong analytical skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work collaboratively.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

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The role

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.

What you'll do

  • 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)

How you'll work

Full time

No

Location

Madrid, Spain

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

About Hitachi

Hitachi, Ltd. is a global technology and industrial group that drives what it calls the Social Innovation Business, working where digital technology meets the physical world. Its portfolio spans energy (power grid solutions, nuclear, renewables, transmission and distribution), mobility (rail, automotive manufacturing automation, eMobility), industry (smart manufacturing, industrial equipment, measurement and analytical systems), healthcare, and building systems.

Through its Lumada solutions, Hitachi leverages IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products to solve customers' and society's challenges, with offerings that also include digital solutions, decarbonization and sustainability services, data and AI, control systems, cloud applications, and industrial IoT. The company describes itself as a global leader in electrification, powering a sustainable future with innovative grid technologies and digital solutions.

Industry
Industrial Technology

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In their own words

About the company & team

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Additional information

2025-11-17

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