PV Control Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

NewCo Reference Job

Your role and responsibilities

Participate in Product Development and Project Support for PV projects all around the world.

You will become part of a high-performance team responsible for the PV control support of

power converters and power plant controllers, that are manufactured by the company, for PV plants.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Control system design & simulation Design, develop and optimize control algorithms for photovoltaic inverters

Perform simulation and modeling of power electronics control systems using MATLAB/Simulink

Analyze system behavior under different operating conditions and grid scenarios

Testing & validation Participate in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) validation activities

Support testing campaigns on power electronics test benches

Analyze test results and propose design improvements based on findings

Technical documentation Prepare and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, design reports and test protocols

Ensure documentation complies with internal standards and customer requirements

Customer interface & field support Act as technical interface with customers for control-related inquiries

Provide engineering support for field incidents and troubleshooting

Collaborate with field service teams to resolve technical issues efficiently

Cross-functional collaboration Work closely with other Technology teams

Contribute to continuous improvement of control strategies and product performance

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

Electrical Engineer/ Industrial Engineer

2 years of experience in renewable energy industry

Knowledge of electrical power systems and grid code compliance

Experience in analysis, diagnosis and problem solving on complex systems

Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement

Full competence on MATLAB user model development

English (C1)

Other special needs:

Methodical and practical approach in solving problems

Autonomy

Effective communication with co-workers and customers

Attention to details

Critical and logical thinking

Location: San Fernando de Henares (Madrid), Spain

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work, your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

Gamesa Electric offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

Local Specific Benefits

🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: You’ll be covered by our collective insurance plans in Spain – life, accident, and travel assistance – so you can feel secure whether you're at work or on the road.

🍽️ Lunch Allowance: Receive a monthly allowance to enjoy your meals.

🏡 Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.

💻 Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.

📈 Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.

🎓 Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities, grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.

🚀 Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!

🕓 Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

💚 Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back, mind and body.

As part of the flexible benefits: 🏥 Private health insurance for you and your family so you can focus on feeling your best.

💼 Kindergarten to support your children’s future.

🚗 Transport allowance: Encouraging sustainable commuting selecting an allowance for public transport.

More about us

Gamesa Electric is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, with extensive experience in photovoltaics, hydro-electric energy, marine propulsion, wind power and energy storage applications. Cutting-edge technology and innovation at service of renewable energies and environment, contributing with flexible complete solutions to make clean energy more affordable and reliable. Our target is leading the global renewable energy industry, driving the transition towards a sustainable world.

We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

A future opportunity

This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.

Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.

At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about how we help run what runs the world.