FACTS Control Application Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a FACTS Controls Engineer to join the Power Quality Solutions (PQS) team in Cary, North Carolina. In this role, you will develop and implement advanced control solutions for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), serving as the "brain" behind FACTS installations. You will work with the industry-leading MACH control system to design, program, test, and commission control applications that support utility customers and grid modernization. This position offers a hybrid work model, with approximately three to four days per week onsite in Cary, NC, and opportunities for international collaboration with teams across North America, Sweden, and India.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain control algorithms for FACTS applications.
• Program and configure the MACH control system to meet customer and project requirements.
• Perform control logic development, debugging, testing, and deployment activities.
• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using real-time simulators.
• Create models and simulations for power electronics and power system applications.
• Support factory acceptance testing, commissioning activities, and site startup efforts.
• Prepare technical documentation, customer submittals, test procedures, and test records.
• Collaborate with project teams, customers, and global engineering groups to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Power Systems, Power Electronics, Control Theory, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience, preferably within power systems applications.
• 2+ years of programming experience with the ability to work across multiple programming environments and languages.
• Experience designing and testing PI, PID, or similar control algorithms.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, control theory, and power electronics applications.
• Experience with MATLAB, real-time simulators, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
• FACTS, HVDC, or utility power systems experience is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match and additional contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs.
• Family Support: Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.

About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will be part of a global team driving the transition toward a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future. We foster a collaborative and innovative culture where continuous learning, career development, and knowledge sharing are highly valued. Work alongside industry experts on technologies that help utilities and industries modernize critical power infrastructure worldwide.

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information. For certain roles, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required.