Control Design Engineer – Power Quality Solutions

Hitachi Energy is a world leader in the area of Power Quality Solutions (PQS). Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology to the power industry and has delivered solutions for the more than 50 years now. Hitachi Energy has a number of solutions that enhance the security, capacity and flexibility of power transmission systems. These solutions enable power grid owners to increase existing transmission network capacity while maintaining or improving the operating margins necessary for grid stability.  Hitachi Energy has the full FACTS portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components.

Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. This system is called as MACH. This computerized system is built with the state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors and digital signal processors, connected by high performance industry standard busses and fiber optic communication links. They operate on very high standard application software designed by the control design team for which there is a need for experienced control system engineers.

The system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required.

• Design and implementation, verification, and commissioning of the MACH control system to meet our customer’s requirements.
• Responsible for design, time schedule, budget, and quality of deliverables during the entire project execution process for control scope
• Extensive contact with other engineering groups, the project manager, local ABB offices and externally to our customer during factory acceptance and commissioning phase.
• Ready for travel to sites to support commissioning of MACH system

Activities Involved:-

• Control logics design and testing
• Hardware Integration, interfacing with RTDS
• Factory Acceptance Test, Customer meetings
• Site testing, Test records documentation

Qualification & Experience:-

• ME Power Systems / ME Power Electronics
• 3+ years’ experience

Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:-

• Knowledge on FACTS applications
• Design and testing of PI/PID or similar control algorithms
• Experience in simulation using Matlab or Real Time Simulators
• Good knowledge on power system – signal processing, active and reactive power concepts will be an added advantage
• Knowledge on power electronic devices will be an added advantage.

Soft skills:-

• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Works independently, applying established standards
• Excellent English speaker, good communication skills
• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization
• Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries
• High level of ownership

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

For over 100 years, Hitachi Vantara Federal has been inventing the future through an innovative mindset and leading the way in data-driven solutions. Hitachi Vantara Federal is meeting an urgent and fast-growing demand that combines technology, intellectual property, and industry knowledge to deliver data-managing solutions. Our company is positioned to continue to deliver extraordinary outcomes that help enterprises improve their customers’ experiences, develop new revenue streams, and lower the costs of businesses. We drive advantage for our clients by combining IT, operational technology (OT), and domain expertise. Join our team today to help continue to make the extraordinary happen.