R&D Power Validation & Certification EngineerWe are looking for a highly motivated Power Electronics Modelling & Simulation Expert to join our Product Innovation & Development team. You will contribute to the design, simulation, validation, and commissioning ofuseum advanced power conversion systems for renewable energy and energy storage applications, working in a collaborative and international environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and modelling to laboratory validation and certification.
How You'll Make An Impact
Define and execute validation, proof‐of‐concept, and certification tests for power electronics hardware and software components, both in laboratory and field environments.
Perform commissioning activities for power conversion and control systems, including interfaces with photovoltaic and energy storage systems.
Analyse logs, signals, errors, and performance metrics, generating clear, reusable technical reports to support engineering, quality, and certification teams.
Participate in defining validation strategies, test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, and ensure full traceability from requirements to final reports.
Manage test automation, data collection using laboratory instrumentation, and maintain validation and HIL test setups.
Support component approval, product certification processes, and compliance with applicable standards and grid codes.
Your Background
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field (minimum requirement).
Solid professional experience in validation of electronic products and/or embedded software, including laboratory test benches and HIL systems.
Advanced knowledge of power electronics converters, electrical system design, and control, with hands‐on experience using laboratory instrumentation.
Experience with prototype testing, customer tests, commissioning activities, and preparation of validation and certification documentation.
Knowledge of standards such as UL1741, IEC62477, IEC62109, IEC60076, and grid code compliance is highly valued.
High level of proficiency in segn Spanish and English, strong safety awareness, analytic mindset, and a proactive, self‐driven attitude.
About UsHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, advancing a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital solutions at its core. More than three billion people rely on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century of pioneering mission‐critical technologies—including power electronics, automation, and high‐voltage solutions—we are addressing one of the most urgent challenges of our time: balancing rapidly growing electricity demand while accelerating the transition to a low‐carbon energy system. maksimal.
Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs over 50,000 people across 60 countries and generates annual revenues of approximately USD 16 billion.
We invite you to apply and join our journey towards a more sustainable energy future.
Seniority levelAssociate
Employment typeFull‐time
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