The opportunity:

We the Power Conversion (PC) Solutions team at Indian Operation Center, Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai help our clients with our state-of-the-art power converter solutions in a varied range of applications. With our competence in Power Conversion technology, we have a leading position in the development of solutions for Utility STATCOM's, Rail Power Supply Converters as well as static frequency converters for industrial applications. We have also built the world's largest drive for a hydro pump station. To strengthen this motivated team, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Control design Engineer with high interest in power electronics and control technology. As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required. Thus, the job description would be as given below:

How you'll make an impact

You will be responsible for planning of control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
You will focus on continuously improving GPQS Overall Control engineering tasks.
You will be responsible for Closed loop controls application development and design for control/Protection software using PEC & MACH control platform and MATLAB Simulink.
Programming skills & Proficiency in the use of simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD would be an advantage.
Python programming would be an added advantage.
You will be responsible for design & development of secured network overall architecture for PC projects.
Simulations of converter behavior during grid disturbance.
Verification of your software on the real-time simulator as well as in the project hardware.
Besides bringing the software into service, you will operate specialist support for the service group as well as for the customer
Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations & discussion with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
You will be evaluating and strengthening the security of any connections
Involved in FAT / SAT activities with along with sub suppliers.
Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project
Should be willing to travel to sites in India and Abroad at short notice for support work.
Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

Education Qualification: Master's/bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Industry experience with power converters, control systems design and real-time control software
You should have minimum 5 to 10 years of working experience from the Power Electronics, Control System, substation automation projects in India / other country locations.
Certifications in MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE are an added advantage.
Good knowledge in Grid and substation automation, Power grid Automation

Soft skills:

Individual contributors using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions
You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization
Works independently, applying established standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German added advantage.
Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization
Team player, ready to play the role of different countries
High levelof ownership
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

Control Design Engineer