The Opportunity

We are looking for an R&D; Power Electronics Validation & Certification Engineer to join our R&D; team.

In this role, you will contribute to the validation, verification, and certification of advanced power conversion systems used in energy storage, photovoltaic, and grid-connected applications. You will work in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment, supporting the development of innovative products from prototype stages through product certification and industrialization, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary R&D; teams.

How You'll Make an Impact

- Analyze technical specifications and requirements for power electronic equipment and systems.
- Perform commissioning activities for power conversion and control systems interfacing with energy storage solutions in laboratory environments.
- Analyze logs, signals, errors, and performance metrics, generating clear and reusable reports to support engineering, quality, and certification activities.
- Participate in the definition of validation strategies, test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for prototypes, products under development, and certification programs.
- Execute validation and verification tests in laboratory, factory, and field environments for power conversion and control systems.
- Manage end-to-end test traceability, from requirement definition through execution and final reporting.
- Perform proof-of-concept activities and validate hardware and software components and functionalities.
- Support component qualification, product approvals, and certification processes.
- Collect, process, and analyze test data using laboratory instrumentation and measurement equipment.
- Prepare validation reports, certification documentation, and technical test records.
- Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and laboratory test benches.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute certification testing in accordance with applicable international standards and customer requirements.

Your Background





- Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field (minimum requirement).
- Experience in the validation and certification of electronic products and/or embedded software systems.
- Experience working with laboratory test benches, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) systems, and test automation environments.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, power electronic converters, and control systems.
- Proficiency in the use of laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, multimeters, temperature recorders, and similar equipment.
- Experience preparing, managing, and executing prototype tests, customer tests, or product certification activities, including the preparation of test reports, is highly valued.
- Experience in commissioning power converters and operating laboratory measurement equipment is considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions, particularly battery systems and hybrid PV-battery applications, is positively valued.
- Familiarity with international standards such as UL1741, IEC62477, IEC62109, IEC60076 , as well as grid code compliance requirements, is valued.
- Strong commitment to safe working practices and compliance with workplace health and safety standards.
- High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.

Desirable: 5+ years of relevant professional experience. Applications will be evaluated based on the knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated.

More About Us

You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven team developing technologies that support the integral energy transition. We offer a stimulating environment where continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth are encouraged, as well as the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge power electronics solutions for renewable energy and energy storage applications worldwide.

📌 R&D Validation and Certification Engineer (Bollullos de la Mitación)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
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