Control Application Engineer

The Opportunity

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

In this role, you'll work with MACH-our cutting-edge control, protection, and monitoring system-designed with high-performance electronics, fiber-optic communication, and advanced software. You'll 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 you're 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. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, interface with customers, and travel to commissioning sites where your work directly powers communities.

How You'll 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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (default if not specified)

• M.Sc. 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