Vila Nova De Gaia Grid Side Converter Control Engineer

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Grid-Side Converter Control Engineer At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. YOUR ROLE As a Grid-Side Converter Control Engineer , you will contribute to the development and validation of advanced control solutions for grid-connected power converters used in renewable energy systems. Working with grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL) technologies, you will support the design, simulation, testing, and optimization of converter control strategies, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with grid requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance, stability, and integration throughout the product lifecycle. What you can expect in the role: Develop and optimize grid-forming and grid-following converter control algorithms. Create and maintain converter and grid models using MATLAB/Simulink. Perform stability, harmonic, synchronization, and converter-grid interaction studies. Validate control solutions through HIL and real-time simulation platforms. Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and grid compliance activities. YOUR PROFILE Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Energy Systems, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in power electronics, converter control, renewable energy systems, or grid integration engineering. Strong knowledge of grid-forming and grid-following control strategies, synchronization techniques, PLLs, and power converter control systems. Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink and familiarity with HIL platforms such as dSPACE, RTDS, Typhoon HIL, or OPAL-RT. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with professional proficiency in English. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE • Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment. • Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance. • Hybrid work. • Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities. • Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies. • Engage in exciting national and international projects. • Health and life insurance. • Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations. • Great office locations. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is the business transformation partner for enterprises in the age of AI. We help organizations imagine and build an intelligent, sustainable future, combining AI, technology and human ingenuity to transform how they operate, innovate and grow. With unique end-to-end capabilities spanning strategy, technology, engineering and intelligent operations, we bring together deep industry expertise and market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data to turn ambition into measurable business outcomes at scale. Supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and nearly 60 years of expertise, Capgemini is a responsible and diverse global organization of over 410,000 team members in more than 50 countries. Ref. code: 591218 Posted on: Nov 3, 2026 Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Contract Type: Permanent Location: Vila Nova de Gaia, PT Vila Nova de Gaia, PT Brand: Capgemini Engineering Professional Community: Products & Systems Engineering Apply now » Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait... Find similar jobs: All rights reserved by Capgemini. Copyright © 2025 Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. 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