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Hybrid in Vila Nova de Gaia·Added 10 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Vila Nova de Gaia
- Experience
- 3+ years


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The 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.
- 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 ROLE
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 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.
Hiring process
1 interview
- Submitting your application takes 3 to 5 minutes (name, contact details, CV and optional cover letter).
- When you accept the offer you receive a pre-boarding plan and an invitation to the monthly RISE welcome event.
About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, offering an array of integrated services that combine technology with deep sector expertise. The group describes itself as a global leader in business and technology transformation, powered by AI, and serves industries including aerospace and defense, banking and capital markets, consumer products, energy and utilities, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, public sector, retail and telecoms.
Its portfolio of brands includes Capgemini Invent, its powerhouse of innovation, design and transformation, Capgemini Engineering, which helps the world's largest innovators engineer the products and services of tomorrow, as well as frog and Sogeti. Its services span cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, enterprise management, intelligent industry and sustainable business.
- Industry
- IT Consulting
- Employees
- 350,000
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