Controls and Embedded Design Engineer (PV Inverters), Valencia
Client: A multinational technology company specializing in power electronics focusing on photovoltaic and energy storage solutions.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
* Building and refining closed-loop control models for power conversion technologies and characterizing dynamic response
* Writing, optimizing, and documenting bare-metal C for TI C2000 and other 32-bit MCUs
* Developing software drivers and libraries for peripherals (ADC, PWM, timers, SPI, I²C, UART, RS-485, CAN, Ethernet) with deterministic execution and interrupt-safe design
* Interfacing with real-time simulators (hardware-in-the-loop HiL)
* Designing 4- to 6-layer PCBs for mixed-signal layouts
* Assembling and debugging prototypes with necessary lab equipment
* Authoring automated Python/LabVIEW scripts for regression tests and production programming
* Generating detailed electrical specifications, BOMs, and test plans
* Developing compliance documentation (UL/IEC/CE)
* Leading design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve DFM/DFA issues
* Supporting field-failure analysis and sustainment engineering for products in volume production
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Power Electronics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus)
* 3‑5 years experience in Power Electronics Engineering
* Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, PSPICE, PSIM (modeling and simulation)
* Experience with Texas Instruments microcontrollers, especially C2000
* Experience with hardware design and schematic capture tools
* Experience working with real-time operating systems
* Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I²C
* Exposure to Python programming
* Familiarity with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscope, etc.)
* Experience with software development processes (GIT/SVN, issue tracking, etc.)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
* Ability to learn new skills independently and assume new responsibilities
* Availability for international travel during the initial onboarding and training phase
* Legal eligibility to work in the location (Valencia)
Benefits
* Flexibility and home‑office options
* Partnership in a company with strong international presence
* Long-term professional projects and stability
* Dynamic work environment with participation in various company projects
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