Control System Simulation Engineer

Do you have a keen interest in control systems, advanced technology, and inventive approaches to problem-solving? Come aboard at Vestas as a Control System Simulation Engineer where your expertise will significantly contribute to the architecture and integration of intricate turbine control systems, aimed at elevating safety, quality, and performance standards.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Applications, Controls & Electrical > Control Systems Engineering

The Control Systems Engineering department is accountable for the architecture and integration of the turbine control systems, including functional safety. In close collaboration with our hardware and software teams, we elicit and distribute requirements and perform system-level failure mode analysis as well as performance-level calculations. We verify system functionality in virtual simulation environments as well as on test benches and complete wind turbines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and maintaining the control system simulation environment
• Integrate and solve dynamic models of control system hardware and software
• Integrate models of adjacent mechanical and electrical systems in the simulation environment
• Handle daily development and regression testing
• Develop new methods for solving simulation problems
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align fidelity and model exchange methods

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in control engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, with good academic results and solid knowledge of dynamical systems
• 0-3 years of industry experience in simulator development or similar computational software development
• Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience with general software development tools such as IDEs, Git, etc
• Interest in modelling for the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI)
• Interest in model-based systems engineering and modelling languages such as UML, SysML v2, etc

Competencies

• Naturally curious and adept at scripting solutions for routine tasks
• Enjoy solving technical challenges individually and collaboratively
• Comfortable working within a global organization

What we offer
Working within the Vestas R&D organization allows you to work with the best team of wind turbine engineers in the world, as part of the greater mission of propelling the green energy transition.

Additional information
The primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal.

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before August 5, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

For more information, please get in touch with Keld Hammerum, Head of Control Systems Engineering, at [email protected].

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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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