Lead Power Systems Control Engineer

Unlock your potential as a Lead Power Systems Control Engineer shaping groundbreaking solutions in renewable energy technology. Your efforts will propel Vestas to the forefront of sustainable energy on a global scale.
Are you prepared to revolutionize Power Plant Customization and Legacy Controller Management?
Join Vestas today and spearhead the evolution of renewable energy innovation!

Power Solutions > Applications, Controls & Electrical > Power System Integration Module
Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within Vestas Power Solutions (VPS), you'll find our department, Module Quality & Customization, as part of Power System Integration Module.
Our department is committed to customizing power plants to meet specific customer requirements and managing the lifecycle of legacy power plant controllers, including Hypercare support.
We maintain close interactions with the market and engage in innovative activities with external collaborators, all while prioritizing product development as our primary objective.

Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities and tasks will be:

• Collaborate with specialists to review and ensure the quality of engineering designs
• Write detailed requirements and perform root cause analysis during the feasibility study stage

Qualifications
Your qualifications include:

• Possess a bachelor’s or master's degree in power systems or a PhD with a focus on power systems applications
• Expertise in power system analysis
• Experience in renewable energy integration and grid code comprehension
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/State flow, with additional PSCAD knowledge beneficial
• Good understanding of control systems and software development
• Skills in testing and verifying closed-loop control applications
• Proficient in software tools like Jira, SourceTree, and Git
• Competence in agile software development practices, with extensive experience in software delivery, issue resolution, and documentation

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies:

• Showcase your ability to devise simple solutions for complex issues based on your experience
• Demonstrate good communication skills and proficiency in managing stakeholders
• Deliver results through both your own efforts and by collaborating effectively with others
• Exhibit proficiency in networking, with the ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships in a global context
• Work effectively in a team environment and thrive in a multicultural setting
• Demonstrate a process-oriented mindset and a structured approach to work
• Lead with enthusiasm, inspiring those around you to excel
• Possess a good understanding of different cultures and valuable experience working in international settings

What we offer
We offer an exciting job that presents great prospects for personal and professional growth within an inspiring environment at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions in the energy industry. We highly esteem quality, initiative, responsibility, and creativity in all our solutions. As a part of our team, you will work in a highly professional setting with a profound technical commitment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals worldwide and contribute to making a positive difference. Come join us and be a part of something bigger.

Additional information
Your work location will be our office in Aarhus, Denmark.
Up to 15 travel days per year.
Please be advised to apply on or before 17th July 2024.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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 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.
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.
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