A Senior R&D Engineer will lead the development of power electronics for power transformers.
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Overview
Job details
Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Hitachi doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Master's degree
“You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.” — per the ad.
Benefits
Life insurance
Per the ad.
Meal vouchers
A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
You are experienced in power systems analysis.
Since you will be working in an international environment, it is essential that you communicate fluently in English.
Nice to have
It is preferred that you know about these programs and tools: RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, EMTP-RV, etc.
It is considered a merit if you have previous experience working on tenders and are familiar with activities such as cost estimation, coordination with sales, and understanding customer specifications.
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.
The role
At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and developing an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). We are seeking highly qualified engineers in the fields of Power Electronics, Grid Integration, and Research and Development (R&D) to join us in this exciting opportunity
Step into a dynamic role where technical excellence meets strategic impact. As part of our engineering team, you'll lead simulation studies, translate insights into customer-ready reports, and engage directly with clients to understand and shape their needs. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and continuously expand your knowledge in today's evolving energy landscape.
What you'll do
Undertaking various simulation studies individually or as part of a team daily.
Making reports out of studies and presenting to customers.
Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings.
Coordination and communication with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, and in close connection to research and development activities.
Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today's power system.
You will be in frequent contact with the other engineering disciplines, project managers, customers and other Hitachi Energy units in an international environment.
You will work independently as well as in a team and to assume responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.
How you'll work
Full time
Willingness to travel: Required up to 10%.
Information
Madrid, Spain
2026-04-27
Engineering & Science
No
Are you ready to shape the future of energy?
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
- Website
- hitachi.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Hitachi recruits for a 'Project Worker Partner (International Field Assignments - Global Mobility)' role, indicating the company runs structured international field assignment and global mobility programs.
In their own words
About the company & team
HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
Additional information
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