Power Converter Design Engineer

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Engineering with hand-on experience in high-power converter design for wind, photovoltaic or industrial applications. We require at least 5 years' experience designing high-power converters (>500 kW desirable, >50 kW minimum). University experience is relevant as long as it involves high-power converters. Experience designing low power converters (<10 kW) is not relevant for this position.

• Converter topology trade-off analysis and selection
• Converter sizing and design reports
• Converter power losses and efficiency calculation
• Converters thermal and electromechanical design
• Converter electrical components specification & selection
• Converter test definition
• Product support
• Test benches design and test benches troubleshooting
• Test reports

Qualifications

• Technical or Higher Engineering degree (preferably in electrical, industrial or electronic engineering fields)
• More than 5 years experience on power converter design, testing and certification
• English level B1-B2
• Software Tools required: Matlab, PLECS, PSIM
• Health & Safety competences, LV equipment certification

We are looking for a collaborative, adaptable, and flexible individual with strong time management and productivity skills. The ideal candidate should excel in critical thinking and problem-solving, demonstrate leadership and influencing abilities, and communicate effectively at all levels. They must possess empathy, build strong relationships, and have a passion for continuous learning to foster personal and professional growth.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Work Details

• Work model: Hybrid
• Location: San Fernando de Henares (Madrid)
• Reports to: New Co Reference Job

Benefits

• 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: You'll be covered by our collective insurance plans in Spain – life, accident, and travel assistance – so you can feel secure whether you're at work or on the road.
• 🍽️ Lunch Allowance: Receive a monthly allowance to enjoy your meals.
• 📈 Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.
• 🎓 Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities, grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• 🚀 Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• 🕓 Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• 💚 Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we've got your back—mind and body.

Gamesa Electric provides competitive benefits, ask us!

About Gamesa Electric

Gamesa Electric is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, with extensive experience in photovoltaics, hydro-electric energy, marine propulsion, wind power and energy storage applications. Cutting-edge technology and innovation at service of renewable energies and environment, contributing with flexible complete solutions to make clean energy more affordable and reliable. Our target is leading the global renewable energy industry, driving the transition towards a sustainable world. We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Future Opportunity

Please note that this position is part of our talent pipeline and not an active job opening at this time. By applying, you express your interest in future career opportunities with ABB. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and see the impact of our work across the globe.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We care: At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow: We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

How to Apply

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