Job Description:JOB MISSION: Design, simulation, verification and maintenance of control and signal processing algorithms for grid-connected and off-grid power converters.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :<ul><li>Use simulation tools to model the power stage of converters.</li></ul><ul><li>Design and verify the control algorithms in simulation and give support to real-world verification.</li></ul><ul><li>Verification of developed algorithms using HIL simulation systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Follow the UTI-SYS work methodology and workflow, as defined by the department management.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsibility for the quality of the developed designs and their documentation.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsibility for meeting development deadlines agreed upon.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsibility for keeping updated all documentation related to design and verification processes.</li></ul>JOB FUNCTIONS :Usual/Daily:<ul><li>High-level systems specification analysis.</li><li>Design, model and verification of control algorithms.</li><li>Design and verification of signal processing algorithms.</li><li>Write technical documentation for developed designs or to give support to other departments.</li><li>Support FW verification of implemented control and signal processing algorithms.</li><li>Model development and maintenance of HIL simulation models.</li></ul>Periodic/Occasional:<ul><li>Participation in periodical follow-up department/product meetings.</li><li>Support to other departments.</li></ul><ul><li>Analysis and testing at customer facilities in cases of support to other departments, or for UTI Design projects.</li></ul><h2>Required Qualification &amp; Experience</h2>Engineering or university degree in a science fieldSome Travel RequiredMandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken),  other European languages are a plus.Experience in technical writing (academic level)0-3 years of Academic experience in modeling and design of controllers for any of the following applications:<ul><li>Solar inverters.</li></ul><ul><li>Wind power generation.</li></ul><ul><li>Energy storage.</li></ul><ul><li>Uninterruptible power supplies.</li></ul><ul><li>Network quality.</li></ul><ul><li>Electric mobility.</li></ul><ul><li>Electrical converters.</li></ul>Academic experience in the use of the following modeling and simulating tools for power converters:<ul><li>Matlab/Simulink</li></ul><ul><li>Octave</li></ul><ul><li>PSIM</li></ul><ul><li>PLECS</li></ul><ul><li>Simba</li></ul>Typhoon HIL or any other HIL systemSpecific training:<ul><li>Knowledge of dynamic modeling and control theory.</li></ul><ul><li>On-the-job training/information (according to ER).</li></ul><ul><li>Vocational training according to the Metal Industry Agreement and job position(s).</li></ul><ul><li>Training on ERP management tools used in the company.</li></ul><ul><li>Training on technical knowledge of the company's products.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Ability to define control diagrams based on high-level specifications.</li><li>Ability to conduct literature reviews for state-of-the-art documentation.</li><li>Ability to synthetize and clearly communicate information.</li><li>Proactivity.</li><li>Rigor, method.</li><li>Ability to work in a team.</li><li>Dynamism in the execution of the work.</li><li>Dedication to work.</li><li>Eagerness to learn.</li></ul>At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.<h1>We are Nextpower</h1>

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Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Job Description:JOB MISSION: Design, simulation, verification and maintenance of control and signal processing algorithms for grid-connected and off-grid power converters.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :<ul><li>Use simulation tools to model the power stage of converters.</li></ul><ul><li>Design and verify the control algorithms in simulation and give support to real-world verification.</li></ul><ul><li>Verification of developed algorithms using HIL simulation systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Follow the UTI-SYS work methodology and workflow, as defined by the department management.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsibility for the quality of the developed designs and their documentation.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsibility for meeting development deadlines agreed upon.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsibility for keeping updated all documentation related to design and verification processes.</li></ul>JOB FUNCTIONS :Usual/Daily:<ul><li>High-level systems specification analysis.</li><li>Design, model and verification of control algorithms.</li><li>Design and verification of signal processing algorithms.</li><li>Write technical documentation for developed designs or to give support to other departments.</li><li>Support FW verification of implemented control and signal processing algorithms.</li><li>Model development and maintenance of HIL simulation models.</li></ul>Periodic/Occasional:<ul><li>Participation in periodical follow-up department/product meetings.</li><li>Support to other departments.</li></ul><ul><li>Analysis and testing at customer facilities in cases of support to other departments, or for UTI Design projects.</li></ul><h2>Required Qualification &amp; Experience</h2>Engineering or university degree in a science fieldSome Travel RequiredMandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken),  other European languages are a plus.Experience in technical writing (academic level)0-3 years of Academic experience in modeling and design of controllers for any of the following applications:<ul><li>Solar inverters.</li></ul><ul><li>Wind power generation.</li></ul><ul><li>Energy storage.</li></ul><ul><li>Uninterruptible power supplies.</li></ul><ul><li>Network quality.</li></ul><ul><li>Electric mobility.</li></ul><ul><li>Electrical converters.</li></ul>Academic experience in the use of the following modeling and simulating tools for power converters:<ul><li>Matlab/Simulink</li></ul><ul><li>Octave</li></ul><ul><li>PSIM</li></ul><ul><li>PLECS</li></ul><ul><li>Simba</li></ul>Typhoon HIL or any other HIL systemSpecific training:<ul><li>Knowledge of dynamic modeling and control theory.</li></ul><ul><li>On-the-job training/information (according to ER).</li></ul><ul><li>Vocational training according to the Metal Industry Agreement and job position(s).</li></ul><ul><li>Training on ERP management tools used in the company.</li></ul><ul><li>Training on technical knowledge of the company's products.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Ability to define control diagrams based on high-level specifications.</li><li>Ability to conduct literature reviews for state-of-the-art documentation.</li><li>Ability to synthetize and clearly communicate information.</li><li>Proactivity.</li><li>Rigor, method.</li><li>Ability to work in a team.</li><li>Dynamism in the execution of the work.</li><li>Dedication to work.</li><li>Eagerness to learn.</li></ul>At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.<h1>We are Nextpower</h1>

Power Electronics Controls Engineer

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