ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

Senior Engineer Main Power Converter System (m/f/d)

Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can make a contribution to shape the future of renewable energies.

Your Tasks

• Specification of main converter systems for WECs incl. functional requirements and test specification
• Model-based simulation and design of the main converter system at system, subsystem and component level
• Verification and validation (V&V) of the main converter system at system, subsystem and component level
• Continuous improvement of the requirements and V&V methodology of main converter systems
• Specifying, planning, coordinating and performing V&V activities of the main converter
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with main converter SW and control HW development
• Harmonization of functional interfaces & test setups with surrounding systems of the electrical drivetrain
• Development-accompanying testing on MiL, HiL, B2B test benches or prototype turbines
• Type testing activities including exchange with certifying body
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary internal and external partners
• Cooperation in concept and feasibility studies

Your Qualifications

• Master's Degree or PhD in electrical engineering, mechatronics or comparable qualification
• Knowledge of main converter requirements engineering, verification & validation methods and applicable standards
• Experience with power electronics design and converter topologies
• Experience with model-based design approaches (Matlab, Simulink, Simscape)
• Experience with industrial state-of-the-art converters (e.g. ABB, Ingeteam, GE Power Conversion, HopeWind, Siemens, Vertiv, Woodward) of advantage
• Good communication skills in English
• Hands-on mentality, innovative and independent way of working

Your Benefits

• Current opportunity for up to 60% mobile working
• Entitlement to 30 days paid vacation per year 
• Flexible working hours through appropriate working time models
• Numerous parking spaces and a selection of charging stations for electric vehicles on the company premises
• Integrated approach to workplace health promotion (Hansefit, EGYM Wellpass, JobRad)
• Variety of lunch dishes in the company canteen on site
• Internal and external training opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
• Comprehensive commitment to the company pension scheme
• Private occupational disability insurance at special conditions
• Exciting and varied activities in the green growth sector of wind energy

Contact Details

Florian Dzengel
FLORIAN.DZENGEL@ENERCON.DE