Windfarm Control Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GreenerFuture

Flexible hours

Mobility subsidies

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nordex Group in Hamburg seeks a Wind Farm Control Development Engineer (m/f/d) to develop and optimize control solutions for global wind assets. You will design interfaces, build software for the Nordex Wind Farm Controller, and validate systems in labs and on-site commissioning while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires PLC programming experience (IEC 61131-3), Matlab/Simulink expertise, and knowledge of Profinet and other industrial protocols, plus strong English and

Qualifications

• Degree in control/electrical/telecommunications engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming per IEC 61131-3 and Matlab/Simulink.
• Solid knowledge of PLC architectures, control algorithms and industrial networks.
• Experience with Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC UA.
• Knowledge of renewable power plants and grid code requirements.
• Very good English; German/Spanish a plus.
• Nice-to-have IEC 61400-25, embedded code generation and real-time control.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement communication interfaces for wind farm control systems.
• Develop, maintain and improve software for Nordex Wind Farm Controller.
• Validate control solutions in labs and during remote commissioning.
• Optimize communication performance across global wind farm fleets.
• Lead complex technical developments from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with Control & Grid Code and other teams.
• Provide 3rd-level technical support for wind farm control systems.

Skills

IEC 61131-3

Matlab/Simulink

Industrial networks

Control algorithms

Education

Degree in Control/Electrical/Telecommunications engineering

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

IEC 61131-3

Job description

Hamburg, DE, 22419

As a Wind Farm Control Development Engineer (m/f/d), you will contribute to the development and optimization of advanced wind farm control solutions that support the efficient and reliable operation of renewable energy assets worldwide. Working closely with international and cross-functional teams, you will drive technical developments from concept through deployment while ensuring compliance with grid requirements and customer expectations.

YOUR TASKS

• Design and implement communication interfaces for wind farm control systems based on customer and project requirements
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve software solutions for the Nordex Wind Farm Controller
• Validate control solutions in laboratory environments as well as during remote commissioning and testing of wind farms
• Optimize communication performance, reliability, and operational efficiency across global wind farm fleets
• Lead complex technical developments from concept definition through implementation and deployment
• Collaborate closely with Control & Grid Code, Laboratory Test, and other cross-functional engineering teams
• Provide 3rd-level technical support to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of wind farm control systems

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• First experience with PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3 and software development using Matlab/Simulink
• Solid understanding of PLC architectures, control algorithms, and industrial network technologies
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC UA, and Bluecom
• Experience with renewable power plants and grid code compliance requirements
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken; German and/or Spanish language skills are considered an advantage
• Ideally, experience with IEC 61400-25, embedded code generation, real-time control systems, or hybrid power plants including BESS, PV, and hydrogen technologies

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

• #GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
• #Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
• #Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
• #CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
• #Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
• #Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• #OneCompany: Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
• #CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex