Location:
Turgi, Aargau, SwitzerlandJob ID:
R0134892Date Posted:
2026-06-26Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
At our Competence Center “Power Converter Solutions”, we are at the forefront of developing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning high-power electronic converters for applications such as STATCOM, rail power supply systems, and grid interconnections.
Our solutions play a key role in enabling the integration of renewable energy into modern power grids while improving overall system efficiency.
To strengthen our Control Engineering team, we are looking for a motivated and hands-on Project Control Engineer with a strong interest in power electronics and control systems.
If you are a fast learner with a structured and proactive mindset, and you enjoy combining engineering work with real-world applications — this is your opportunity.
How you’ll make an impact
Plan and execute control engineering aspects of projects, including hardware and software concepts, specifications, and documentation
Coordinate technical interfaces between customers, sub-suppliers, and internal teams
Define and evaluate hardware interfaces, including electrical components and design reviews
Develop and implement control software, including testing on real-time simulation platforms
Perform commissioning, testing, and customer training on-site
Provide technical support during project execution and after delivery
Support the sales team in the preparation of technical concepts and tender documentation
Collaborate closely with control, system, and mechanical engineering teams as well as project management
Your background
Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s, from a university or university of applied sciences)
Hands-on experience with MATLAB / Simulink is essential
Strong knowledge of process control and software design (e.g. OLC, CLC, Protection, HMI)
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3) is a plus
Initial experience in testing, commissioning, or applied engineering is an advantage
Willingness to travel globally for commissioning assignments (approx. 20% of working time)
Fluency in English and German
More about us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Additionally, you can expect:
Work on cutting-edge technologies in Power Electronics
Hands-on experience in international projects and real-world applications
A combination of simulation, engineering, and on-site project work
Opportunity to grow into a technical expert within a rapidly developing business
Collaboration within a highly skilled, international engineering team
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's)
- Hands-on experience with MATLAB / Simulink
- Strong knowledge of process control and software design (e.g., OLC, CLC, Protection, HMI)
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3)
- Initial experience in testing, commissioning, or applied engineering
- Willingness to travel globally for commissioning (approx. 20%)
- Fluency in English and German
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
