Control Lead Engineer

Hitachi•Raleigh, NC

57d

About The Position

At Hitachi Energy, we're not just shaping the future of power-we're engineering it. As a Control Systems Engineer in our Grid Integration team, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how electricity flows across vast networks, ensuring stability, flexibility, and resilience in an increasingly complex energy landscape. This is your chance to work with MACH, our cutting-edge control, protection, and monitoring system that powers some of the most advanced Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in the world. You'll collaborate with global experts, dive deep into control theory, and help deliver high-performance solutions that make a real impact-from simulation and design to commissioning and optimization. Whether you're a seasoned engineer in power electronics or a control systems specialist looking to expand your influence in the energy sector, this role offers a unique blend of technical challenge, innovation, and purpose. Join us and help build a smarter, more sustainable grid-one algorithm at a time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (default if not specified)
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Control Theory
Minimum 4 years of experience in control systems engineering
Strong understanding of FACTS applications and control theory
Experience with MATLAB, PI/PID algorithms, and real-time simulation
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DSP, VHDL, and signal processing is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and implement control systems for FACTS and grid integration projects
Develop and test control algorithms for power converters
Simulate system behavior using MATLAB and real-time tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals
Lead design reviews and ensure technical alignment
Support commissioning activities at customer sites
Analyze system performance and optimize control strategies
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Benefits

Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

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