Python Job: Control Engineer

Power Solutions > Product Solutions & Integration > LaC Offshore Products
Vestas Power Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvement we develop the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas Power Solutions develops the wind power systems of the future. As a part of Vestas Power Solutions, the Control Engineering department is responsible for developing future wind turbine controller software and hardware but also loads and control solutions ensuring optimal performance of our products under all conditions. The responsibility spans from strategic development of new turbine technologies to delivering product level feasibility studies ensuring an optimal cost of energy. The department consists of highly skilled and experienced engineers and assumes full accountability of all aspects of the loads and control solution delivered to the wind turbine development projects

Responsibilities
Together with your colleagues you will be responsible for:

• Development and tuning of control algorithms
• Implementation of control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink
• Control performance data analysis in turbine/fleet level controller tuning and optimisation
• Improve the technical aspects of control development for a specific product from feasibility state to fully verified product
• Feasibility studies of new wind turbine products aiming at optimizing power, loads, and noise performance through innovative use of sensors, controllers and actuators
• Verification on all levels, including software tests and field testing
• Risk management activities such as risk assessments and failure mode and effect

Qualifications

You Should have:

• MSc. or PhD. within Control Engineering or similar
• 1-5 years of working experience within wind energy engineering or similar field
• Experience in Control System Modelling, Controller Design, Controller Tuning & Controller Verification
• Knowledge of creative mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Understanding how a project is run from a technical point of view

You may have:

• Knowledge of aerodynamics and aero-elasticity, as well as Power generation concepts
• Coding experience in MATLAB Scripting / C / C# / C++ / Python / Bash etc
• Experience with Mathworks Auto Code generation toolchain (RTW, MATLAB coder, Simulink Coder etc)
• Experience with software development tools e.g. Git (or similar Version Control Systems), Visure IRQA / IBM DOORS (or similar Requirements Definition and Management tools) etc

Competencies

To be productive in the position we expect that:

• You are motivated, result oriented and have a good sense of responsibility;
• You are able to meet your deadlines with the right quality;
• You have a creative approach to new opportunities;
• You achieve your goals as part of a team and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge;
• You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (speaking and writing);
• Last, but not least, you will be required to work within an international team;

What we offer
We offer an opportunity to be part of a great team in an exciting business with a very comprehensive product range. The working environment in Loads & Control is informal but with clear direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with very skilled colleagues in an inspiring work environment. You will be offered an attractive compensation package based on your qualifications and the demands of this position. You will be part of an international organization with opportunities to grow and develop in the job - professionally and personally.

Additional information
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 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.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.