Global Graduate Program 2026 - Control strategy engineer

Goldwind; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwind is offering a unique opportunity in Frankfurt for a Control Strategy Engineer as part of the Global Graduate Program 2026. This position involves designing and optimizing wind turbine control software with a focus on automatic control theory.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess hands-on experience in industrial control systems. Good command of English is required, and domestic/international travel may be necessary. Join us to contribute to innovative wind energy solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in relevant fields preferred.
• Proficient in relevant software with strong control theory knowledge.
• Hands-on experience in control system analysis and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize wind turbine control software.
• Support troubleshooting control-related issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Assist in drafting technical documents and project support.

Skills

Automatic control theory

Control system design

Technical English

Teamwork skills

Education

Master's degree in Automation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields

Tools

Relevant software

Job description

Global Graduate Program 2026 - Control strategy engineer

Requisition ID: 1774

Country/Region: DE

Location: Frankfurt, DE

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: On Site

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, development and optimization of wind turbine control software. Familiar with core algorithms and fundamental principles of automatic control, with solid capability to apply theories into practice;
• Assist in drafting, organizing and reviewing technical documents such as technical proposals and requirement specifications, and develop standardized technical output habits;
• Possess basic interdisciplinary knowledge of load and dynamic analysis. Support unit load analysis and optimization tuning from a control perspective;
• Assist in troubleshooting control‑related issues, conduct root cause analysis, support the optimization of wind turbine control strategies, and gain hands‑on experience in on‑site operation and maintenance support;
• Support project technical communication and requirement response, assist in bid and tender technical support, and focus on service quality and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or above in Automation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanics or related fields preferred;
• Proficient in relevant software; strong knowledge of automatic control theory and control system design;
• Hands‑on experience in industrial control system requirement analysis and simulation testing via projects or research topics;
• Good command of technical English: able to read English technical documents and conduct basic technical communication with foreign parties;
• Diligent, highly execution‑oriented with good teamwork skills; able to travel short‑term domestically and internationally to wind farms.