Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID:R Date Posted: Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Job DescriptionThe OpportunityAre 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).To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer with strong background in power electronics, power systems and system simulations.
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If you want to work at the forefront of energy technology in a motivated, integral engineering environment, this role is for you.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.How you’ll make an impactDesign power electronic converter systems including Static Frequency Converters (SFC), Static Compensators (STATCOMs), etc., from sales and tendering phase to project execution,



including occasional customer and site visitsOwn the system engineering scope throughout project execution, in close collaboration with Sales, other Engineering departments, Project Management, and ServicePerform system design tasks such as simulations (e.g., harmonics, transients), performance calculations, component specifications for sub-suppliers, control and protection definitions, and documentation of design activitiesEnsure compliance with applicable standards, customer specifications and grid codesIdentify risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigation measuresWork closely with R&D; teams on system design and modeling of converter systemsDefine and evaluate on-site performance measurementsContribute to the continuous development of engineering processes by sharing knowledge, participating in conferences and committeesYour backgroundMaster’s xqbhyrx degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics, combined with solid knowledge in power electronics and/or power systems with relevant experience in the industryExperience in hydropower or railway sector is a strong plusExperience in Matlab/Simulink is a plusRelevant experience in power electronics and power system simulationsEagerness to take responsibility for deliverables, both internally and externally towards customers and sub-suppliersExcellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environmentCuriosity and drive for continuous development in both short and long termFluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantageWillingness to travel globally (

📌 System Design Engineer - Power Conversion (Madrid)
🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
📍 Madrid