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 Control & Validation (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

• Responsibility for HiL-test systems for tests during development, software qualification and certification of functions of the electrical drivetrain of WTG/WF
• Specification, implementation and validation of plant models of the electrical drivetrain
• Test specification and test case development for functions of main converter controller within wind turbines
• Design, implementation & commissioning of control algorithm on the HiL-system
• Development and operation of test equipment and test automation infrastructure
• Analysis and evaluation of test results
• Concept studies based on HiL measurements for new features of main converters
• Collaboration in agile development teams and interdisciplinary coordination with stakeholders

Your Qualifications

• Master Degree or PhD in engineering, e.g. electrical engineering, computer science or mechatronics or comparable qualification
• Experience of power converters & systems
• Good knowledge in control engineering
• Knowledge of main converters, wind turbines and grid codes
• Good experience in HiL-Testing (dSpace) and HiL testing tools such as EXAM
• Programming experience with MATLAB / Simulink, Python
• Independent and open-minded way of working
• Overarching, interdisciplinary system understanding
• Good communication skills in English

Your Benefits

• Mobile working
• Entitlement to 30 days paid holiday per year 
• Flexible working hours through appropriate working time models
• Childcare available at the Wirbelwind childcare centre 
• Numerous car parks and a selection of charging stations for electric vehicles on the company premises
• 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
+49 4941 927542