Converter Control Lead Engineer

6 days ago


Aarhus, Denmark Vestas Full time

Position: Converter Control Lead Engineer

Type of Position: Full-Time

Job Family: Engineering

Are you ready to guide the way in shaping the future of sustainable energy? Join Vestas as a Converter Control Lead Engineer and play a vital role in developing innovative converter solutions for the wind industry. Take charge of implementing project work, mentoring colleagues, and defining grid requirements.

About the Converter Control Application: Converter Control Application is a key area in securing Vestas' leading position within sustainable energy. We develop and implement all converter application and control functionalities for all Vestas turbine families. In the grid team, we secure compliance with various grid codes, develop grid-type test certification strategies, design how the power to the grid is managed, and engineer grid event features such as voltage or frequency events.

Responsibilities:

  1. Be part of the Converter Control development team, laying out converter requirements, owning converter control design, and performing control software development, testing, and verification.
  2. As a Lead Engineer in the Converter Control Grid team, implement project work and provide field support.
  3. Mentor, guide, and support the decision-making of less experienced colleagues and lead/drive work packages/projects.
  4. Oversee parts of the game plan for the functional area.
  5. Scope and estimate work packages and justify the business case for development.
  6. Define and mature grid requirements.

Qualifications:

  1. 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the Power Converter Industry with relevant knowledge in converter grid-side control.
  2. Master or PhD in Engineering within electronic, control, or power electronic.
  3. Master time, DQ0, Sequence, and Phaser domains for 3-phase power systems.
  4. Ability to decipher grid codes and relate to the above domains.
  5. Realize functions to c-code and vice versa.
  6. Skilled in simulation environments such as Matlab, Simulink, PLECS, or PSCAD.
  7. Have a systematic and theoretical approach, able to evaluate scientific articles and take them to the test (knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies is ideal).
  8. Highly independent and self-initiated to learn.
  9. Highly skilled in problem-solving, analysis, and debugging.
  10. Flexibility and embracing change as new opportunities.
  11. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects without losing focus or compromising quality.
  12. Effective at delegation and guiding others.
  13. Skilled in estimating tasks and communicating with Tech Leads and project managers.
  14. A mindset of improving quality by reducing complexity and by elegant implementation.

What We Offer: A job in a truly global and fast-moving organization with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional Information: The primary work location will be Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal. To be considered for this role, you will need to apply online before December 20, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis.

About Vestas: Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

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