PpbDescription /b /p h3bThe opportunity /b /h3 pYou will be working in the research and development department, which is responsible for the automation logic relevant to Energy Storage, Renewable, and Microgrid automation product families within the bPGGA – Power Conversion System /b team. /p pThe proposed role is available in the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation offices in Genoa/Milan, Italy, and in Seville/Madrid, Spain. Being part of a global team, you will interact with various stakeholders of the organization and Operational units worldwide. /p pAs part of a Global RD team, you will be actively involved in various automation logic development and validation activities. As part of this team, you will work in a multifunctional team of highly qualified engineers with backgrounds in power electronics, control systems, firmware, software, hardware, testing and validation, and mechanical systems. /p pYour focus will be on designing, developing, and validating automation control logics integrated into our PCS automation products. /p pYou will also support the validation of Power Conversion System software and hardware control platforms, ensuring their adequacy in meeting increasingly stringent requirements with the support of a global RD team. /p pbHow you'll make an impact /b /p ul liDesign, implementation, validation, and testing of power system-relevant control strategies. /li liSupport complete RD project lifecycle, from design to testing. /li liImplementation of the logics on Hitachi Energy automation platforms (controllers and PLC) using platform-specific languages (C, C++, IEC 61131, etc.). /li liSupport rollout of the automation solution globally, including room training and training on the job on a real project. /li /ul h3Your background /h3 ul liCandidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Automation Engineering. /li liA minimum of 3 to 6 years of professional experience is required, specifically in the area of digital control applied to the Power System Domain. Candidates must have strong PLC development experience, especially with CodeSys engineering tools. /li liDemonstrated knowledge in the use of IEC 61131-3 standard PLC programming languages, including Structured Text, Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC). /li liHands‑on experience with designing and implementing control loops is essential. /li liStrong desire and ability to apply simulated and validated control concepts on real automation platforms. /li liCandidates should have a solid understanding of industrial and electrical communication protocols, such as IEC /104, Modbus, MQTT, OPC-UA, DNP3.0, CanOpen, and IEC61850, among others. /li liOutstanding proficiency with protocol simulators and packet analyzers, including Wireshark. /li liAdvanced understanding of network architectures and cybersecurity principles. /li liFamiliarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy generation, and microgrid technologies is necessary. /li liExperience with Hardware in the Loop platforms, such as Typhoon, is considered an asset. /li liKnowledge of Azure DevOps and previous experience working in an agile development environment is a plus. /li liSome background in scripting or programming with Python can be beneficial. /li liAdvanced knowledge in presentation skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken. /li liStrong awareness of quality standards, processes, and tools relevant to the field. /li liProactive, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. /liliStrong interpersonal and teamwork abilities. /li /ul pbMore about us /b /p pWe offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. /p h3Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. /h3 h3This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr