Senior Converter Software Engineer

Leça do Balio, Grande Porto, PT Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Professional

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Engineering

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Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Applications, Controls & Electrical > Converter Control HW and FW
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 Vestas. To put it short: Vestas Power Solutions develops the wind power systems of the future. The Converter Control Hardware & Firmware Sub Module develops and maintains all embedded converter software, controller HW, SW tools, real-time simulation platforms, and SW test systems for all converters. We provide first-in-class Vestas converter solutions with quality meeting system and grid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical tasks/solutions in different projects and actively work with the converter team and other stakeholders
• You will have software development tasks, as part of the Converter software application development team, participate in concept development, own and develop converter software architectural design and development, and deliver product configuration model, functional test, and verification
• You will be engaged in product performance feedback from the field and new product requirements are translated into a new feature, functionality development, or improvement to the modular converter control software platform
• You will have the possibility to drive, participate, and interact with team members and other stakeholders to ensure the SW solution developed is according to expectations and adhere to the modular SW roadmap
• You will be asked to take Tech Lead roles in different projects

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor of Engineering, it’s an added value if it’s one of the following or similar disciplines: Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant working experience in embedded software and product development for systems including HW and SW interaction (e.g. State machine design, supervision, data processing, monitoring, and product configuration)
• Have good functional and modular SW development understanding
• High SW architectural understanding, and ability to perform new software design, development, and debugging independently
• Experienced in C and C++
• Experienced with Source Code Management and SW Continuous Integration process

Advantages, but not requirements:

• Experience in SW applications for a converter or turbine SW application
• Experienced with product Configuration Management Tools, i.e. Configit
• Knowledge of System Engineering methodology
• Knowledge of DFMEA methodology
• Knowledge of Matlab & Simulink
  

Competencies

• Systematic and structured way of working
• Highly independent and self-initiated to learn
• Highly skilled in problem-solving analysis and software debugging
• Can abstract from details when needed
• A focused person and not afraid to learn new technical areas
• Experience in defining functional specifications, conducting system validation, and preparing technical documentation
• Good communication skills both to internal team and to external stakeholders
• Being skilled in estimating tasks and communicating with project managers and functional leads is an added value
• Process-oriented and product life cycle understanding
• Able to support other team members and able to work in a multi-cultural and global environment

What We Offer
We offer a truly global experience in a project-oriented organization with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where the emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will benefit from working at a high professional level and with a high technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be directly involved and support the development of a core system in a wind turbine and will get exposure to the latest converter software and Hardware-In-Loop systems in Vestas. You will be involved in the full Life Cycle of converter software from development to delivery into turbines and feature upgrades. We have a people-oriented approach and people are our most valuable assets and there are several learnings and career development and professional growth opportunities.

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.

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.
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.