Control Algorithm Developer

3 days ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time
Job Title:

Lead Control Engineer - Onshore Wind Turbine

Company:

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Loads & Control

Location:

Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal

Description:

Vestas is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead Control Engineer to join its Research & Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of control development for new turbine products, from feasibility state to fully verified product development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control engineering, with experience in wind turbine applications and knowledge of classical control systems, aerodynamics, and aero-elasticity. They will also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with international teams.

The job involves guiding the technical aspects of control development for a specific product from feasibility state to fully verified product development and tuning of control algorithms. Improvement of processes ensuring a lean and efficient execution is also an important aspect of the job.

The Load & Control organization, part of Product Application and Control, is responsible for designing and optimizing Vestas products for optimal performance, loads, and control strategies. This includes translating product roadmap into module requirements with full value chain integration.

The Lead Control Engineer will take responsibility for growing and developing optimal Loads & Control solutions for product lifecycle application and utilize the full potential of onshore turbines or improve commercial edge as per market needs. They will be part of a global team distributed across Denmark, Portugal, and India.

Responsibilities:

  • Feasibility studies of new wind turbine products aiming at optimizing power, loads, and noise performance through innovative use of sensors, controllers, and actuators.
  • Guide the technical aspects of control development for a specific product from feasibility state to fully verified product development and tuning of control algorithms.
  • Improvement of processes ensuring a lean and efficient execution.
  • Implementation of control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Verification on all levels, including software tests and field testing.
  • Lead the development of the control solution for the new wind turbine product and assist in the professional growth of emerging engineers.
  • Risk management activities such as risk assessments and failure mode and effect analysis.

Qualifications:

  • Masters or PhD in Control Engineering or a related field.
  • 4 to 7 years of professional experience in wind energy engineering or related field.
  • Experience in control development for wind turbine applications; classical control experience is desirable.
  • Knowledge of dynamic mechanical or hydraulic systems.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Ideally, knowledge of aerodynamics and aero-elasticity, along with experience using MATLAB embedded code and software development tools such as Git and SVN.
  • System-level understanding is beneficial; the candidate should have an interest in understanding the full WTG.
  • Pro-active, result-oriented, and have a good sense of responsibility and able to meet deadlines with the right quality.
  • Embrace innovative methods when facing unfamiliar tasks.
  • Succeed as part of a team and collaborate and share knowledge naturally.
  • Good communication skills and fluent in English (speaking and writing).
  • Capability to collaborate effectively with a diverse international team.

What We Offer:

  • A stimulating workplace with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment.


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