Engineering Summer Placement (Power Converter Control)

Location: Office/site only in Glasgow, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global develops power converter control solutions for wind turbine generators as part of Siemens Energy's wind power business.

What you will do

• Model and simulate wind turbine generator power converter control algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Analyse simulation results, control-loop performance, and system behaviour under different operating conditions.
• Prepare test cases and simulation environments for control software verification.
• Support verification activities, performance assessments, and technical reporting.
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

• Currently studying toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Fundamental understanding of power electronics and converter technology.
• Basic knowledge of control theory, control system design, and power system analysis.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Ability to analyse technical data and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work from the Glasgow office/site and collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Nice to have

• Academic project experience involving MATLAB/Simulink, power electronics, or control system design.
• Awareness of wind energy systems and renewable energy technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Three-month summer internship with hands-on engineering experience.
• Work alongside specialist engineers developing wind turbine converter control technology.
• Opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world renewable energy environment.
• Exposure to technical discussions, cross-functional collaboration, and practical development activities.