Converter Control Software Engineer

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It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join us in creating a better future for our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity, and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organisation.

How To Contribute To Our Vision

We are looking for a Converter Control Software Engineer who wishes to work in the field of power converter control, to develop new control systems for the next generation of large multi megawatt wind turbines. Located in our Keele offices, the successful candidates will find themselves working with experienced engineers to specify, implement, test and configure power converter control systems for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbines.

This role will allow the successful candidates to participate with many aspects of the development of new control systems. With the converter being the interface between the turbine rotor and the grid, we work in a broad engineering discipline. We do not expect any applicant to have all the knowledge listed below. The willingness and ability to learn new engineering concepts, and the determination for solving complex engineering problem are the most important skills required.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Develop new control software features and make changes to existing control software features, being involved in some or all these development steps, depending on the task: initial ideas, requirements capture, simulations/studies needed for design, development of design, identification of risks, implementation of control model/code, unit/component testing, system simulations/testing, developer and user documentation, software release testing, test rig testing/support or site testing/support
• Proposing, simulating and testing new configurations/tunings for existing converter control features, eg for a new turbine configuration.
• Investigating issues reported from turbines or test rigs, to diagnose the cause of the issue.
• Development of simulation and test environments for testing converter control behavior.
• Interact with internal stakeholders such as engineers from a wide range of disciplines, project managers, etc.
• Plans, coordinates, and tracks activities in their area of technical responsibility
  

What You Need To Make a Difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

• Experience implementing control software for simulation and/or real time operation.
• Knowledge of 3 phase, 2 level, power electronic drives & Pulse Width Modulation would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of permanent magnet generator/motor vector control would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of grid vector control and grid fault ride through would be an advantage.
• Experience with C, or C++, or other similar programing experience, would be an advantage.
• Time domain modelling experience on platforms such as MATLAB Simulink would be an advantage
• Knowledge of unit testing and test driven development would be an advantage.
• Engineering degree which includes a significant proportion of electrical/electronic/software engineering.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technically complicated topics concisely
• Self-motivated with the ability to take the initiative in solving technical issues
• Must be willing to undertake occasional domestic and international travel.
  

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization
• Competitive pension scheme
  

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.



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