R&D HIL (Hardware in the Loop) Specialist - IDC

Overview

R&D HIL (Hardware in the Loop) Specialist within the Power Conversion Systems team of Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit, focused on verification and validation of the PCS product portfolio.

What you'll do

• Leverage knowledge of modelling power electronics converters, digital controllers, renewable and thermal generation assets, and loads in Hardware in the Loop to perform system integration simulations for grid-connected and islanded operation.
• Be responsible for the system HiL verification and validation processes for the PCS product portfolio integrated with specific customer assets and functional requirements.
• Participate, with R&D senior management, in defining and implementing the system V&V planning and supporting application delivery and rollout to execution projects.
• Interact with Product Management, external consultants, and internal customers globally.
• Generate documentation, track versions, and perform quality checks.
• Provide training and support to PCS colleagues, customers, and consultants.

What you'll need

• Master's degree, preferably in power electronics topologies and control, with a focus on current and voltage control loops and modulation techniques.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control techniques applied to Power Conversion Systems, preferably to 3-phase DC/AC 2- and 3-level topologies and DC/DC converters.
• Proficiency in automatic control theory and techniques applied to power electronics.
• Proficiency in PCS topology operation, modelling and simulation, including scalar and vectorial modulation techniques.
• Proficiency with power electronics and control system modelling tools (Typhoon, MATLAB Simulink, PLECS).
• Solid presentation skills and fluency in English, written and spoken.
• High awareness of quality, process and tools in the related area.
• Self-motivated, independent, organized and structured way of working; able to operate in a highly motivated team environment.

Nice to have

• A PhD in the area.
• Knowledge of Python, PyTest and simulation automation techniques.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (role also listed at Hitachi Energy Grid Automation offices in Genova, Italy and Seville).
• Full-time; not remote.
• Availability to travel globally, 20-30% of the time.