HL Lab Technical Marketing Manager

Sungrow MENA & Central Asia

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Sungrow MENA & Central Asia in Dubai seeks a lead HIL/PHIL testing and lab manager to architect, develop, and maintain CHIL/PHIL environments, verify grid code standards, and validate dynamic plant models.

The role includes automating test workflows with Python, guiding a team of engineers, overseeing lab operations, budgeting, procurement, and ensuring safety and standards while collaborating with marketing, clients, and sales to demonstrate capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years in power systems simulation, HIL testing, or inverter validation.
  • 2+ years in leadership, management, or principal engineer role.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop and maintain CHIL/PHIL test environments using RTDS and OPAL-RT.
  • Lead verification of grid-code compliance for BESS and PV inverters.
  • Oversee model development and validation of dynamic plant/inverter/PPC logic.
  • Drive automated testing frameworks (e.g., Python) to improve lab efficiency.
  • Manage day-to-day HIL lab operations and calibration of equipment.
  • Hire, mentor, and train HIL/Simulation Engineers; foster excellence.
  • Budgeting, procurement, and safety/compliance for the lab.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and clients for demonstrations.

Skills

HIL testing
Power systems
Python
Lab management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Power Systems

Tools

RTDS (RSCAD)
OPAL-RT (HYPERSIM/RT-LAB)
Modbus
DNP3
IEC 61850

Job description

  • HIL Simulation & Testing: Architect, develop, and maintain Control Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) test environments utilizing RTDS (RSCAD) and OPAL-RT (HYPERSIM/RT-LAB) platforms.
  • Grid Code Verification: Lead the verification of BESS and PV inverter controls to ensure compliance with diverse international grid connection requirements (e.g., IEEE 1547, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, ER G99, NEM, etc.).
  • Model Validation: Oversee the development and validation of dynamic plant models, including inverter models, battery models, and Power Plant Controller (PPC) logic.
  • Test Automation: Drive the implementation of automated testing frameworks (using Python or similar) to streamline compliance testing and improve lab efficiency.
  • Troubleshooting: Act as the highest point of technical escalation for complex control, communication (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), and grid integration issues discovered during HIL testing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Marketing:
  • Technical Marketing Support: Actively support technical marketing activities by providing empirical simulation data, contributing to technical whitepapers, and leveraging the lab's capabilities to build brand authority.
  • Client Demonstrations: Host laboratory tours and conduct live HIL capability demonstrations for prospective clients, utility partners, and key stakeholders to showcase our grid compliance and technology readiness.
  • Sales Enablement: Collaborate with sales and proposal teams to answer complex technical inquiries regarding grid interconnection and control capabilities during the bidding phase.
Laboratory Management:
  • Facility Operations: Manage the day-to-day operations of the HIL lab, ensuring all simulation hardware, I/O interfaces, and amplifiers are calibrated, maintained, and safely operated.
  • Resource Allocation: Schedule and prioritize lab test benches across multiple overlapping, high-stakes grid connection projects to meet tight project deadlines.
  • Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and train a team of HIL/Simulation Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Budgeting & Procurement: Manage the laboratory budget, forecast hardware/software needs, and spearhead the procurement of new simulation equipment and licenses.
  • Safety & Standards: Ensure all laboratory operations comply with strict electrical safety standards and company policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems, or a closely related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in power systems simulation, HIL testing, or inverter controls validation.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership, managerial, or principal engineer role.
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