Germany
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Hitachi
Service Control Engineer for Frequency Converters (m/f/d)
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Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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About the opportunity
Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Job ID: R0130092
Date Posted: 2026-06-01
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
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Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG
Job Description
The Opportunity In our competence center "Power Converter Solutions", we hold a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of medium-voltage frequency converters, particularly for STATCOM and railway power supply systems. Furthermore, we offer solutions for pumped-storage power plants and grid interconnections. With our highly efficient converters, we make a significant contribution to integrating renewable energies into the power grid of the future while simultaneously increasing the overall efficiency of the system.
To strengthen our service team, we are looking for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong interest in power electronics and control technology. Do you combine a quick and precise understanding with an independent, proactive, and clearly structured work style? Become part of our team!
What you can achieve
- Troubleshooting (remote and on-site), including component replacement
- Commissioning and training at the customer's site
- Professional support for customers and collaboration with Control Engineering, Project Managers, System Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
- Creation of technical documentation for the work performed
- Evaluation, planning, and implementation of component/system replacements for medium-voltage frequency converters, as well as sales support during the concept and tender phases
- Support for Control Engineering in programming and documenting control software, as well as specifications for manufacturing and testing documentation
Minimum requirements
Your background
- Bachelor's degree (FH) in Electrical Engineering with solid experience in process control and software design (e.g., 800xA Control Builder or another programming language with structured text), or
- Comprehensive knowledge in the field of control technology and/or power electronics
- IT knowledge in PC operating systems and software updates (Cybersecurity)
- Interest and experience in hands-on work
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 80+ %, for commissioning) with a focus on Europe
- Responsible team player with strong communication skills
- Quick and precise comprehension skills, along with a willingness to learn new technologies, applications, and procedures
- Experience in a multicultural, international environment
More about us
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing work and market environment
- Attractive salary according to the IG Metall collective agreement, 30 vacation days, special payments, additional benefits, vacation and Christmas bonuses
- Close support during the onboarding period
- Pension-related benefits & employer-funded company pension plan
- Children's holiday home and childcare subsidy
- Access to numerous fitness studios across Germany with over 7500 partners for your workout with our EGYM Wellpass
- Numerous exciting career and further training opportunities within Hitachi Energy
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