Control Application Engineer

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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy transmission At Hitachi Energy were not just building systemswere engineering the backbone of tomorrows power grid. As a global pioneer in Power Quality Solutions (PQS) weve led the way in Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) for over five decades. Now were looking for passionate engineers to join our team and help us push the boundaries of control systems innovation.

In this role youll work with MACHour cutting-edge control protection and monitoring systemdesigned with high-performance electronics fiber-optic communication and advanced software. Youll be part of a team that designs tests and commissions intelligent control systems that enhance grid stability increase transmission capacity and support the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

Whether youre a seasoned expert in power electronics or a control systems engineer with a knack for simulation and firmware development this is your chance to work on high-impact projects that span the globe. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams interface with customers and travel to commissioning sites where your work directly powers communities.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Design and implement control systems using MACH for FACTS applications

• Develop and test control algorithms for power converters

• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing with real-time simulators

• Collaborate with global engineering teams and customers during project execution

• Lead factory acceptance testing and support site commissioning

• Create and maintain technical documentation and test records

• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to system evolution

• Provide technical support and participate in customer meetings

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines

Your Background

• Bachelors degree in engineering (default if not specified)

• . or Ph.D. in Power Systems Power Electronics or Control Theory

• 10 years of experience in control systems or power electronics

• Strong understanding of FACTS applications and control theory

• Experience with MATLAB PI/PID control algorithms and signal processing

• Knowledge of VHDL and DSP fundamentals is a plus

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits 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):
Health Care (medical dental vision etc.)
Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance)
Family Care: Life and Family (Legal pet auto home identity theft etc.) special needs support and adoption assistance
Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday)
Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program on-demand learning platforms

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