Converter Control Engineer (m/f/d) - Wind Turbine Software Development

Nordex Group; Valle de Egüés; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Converter Control Engineer to develop software for wind turbine converters. Responsibilities include designing application software, programming PLC systems, and collaborating with various teams. Qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. The role promotes a sustainable future and offers flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation

Company pension scheme

Health days and sports activities

Discounts on travel and tech

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience in application software development for wind turbine converters.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop application software for wind turbine power converters using Matlab/Simulink.
• Create and maintain software specifications using agile tools.
• Develop and execute validation tests for converter application software.

Conocimientos

Matlab/Simulink

PLC programming

Intercultural competence

Structured working style

Customer-oriented mindset

Fluency in English

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Are you passionate about renewable energy and advanced control systems? Join our innovative team at Nordex and help shape the future of wind energy. As a Converter Control Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge software for wind turbine power converters, contributing to the performance and reliability of our turbines worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing application software for wind turbine power converters using Matlab/Simulink
• Programming PLC systems and developing libraries in C/C++
• Creating and maintaining software specifications using agile tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Developing and executing validation tests for converter application software
• Supporting test bench validation for power converter systems
• Building simulation models for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing
• Collaborating with internal departments and the power converter hardware development team

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
• 3–5 years of experience in application software development for wind turbine converters
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and PLC programming
• A structured, independent, and reliable working style
• Strong communication skills and intercultural competence
• A hands-on mentality and customer-oriented mindset
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); German or Spanish is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Benefits

• #GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
• #Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
• #Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
• #CareForTomorrow: Company pension scheme with option of occupational disability insurance.
• #Health: Health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and support from the pme Family Service.
• #Holiday: 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• #OneCompany: International and collegial culture with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations.
• #CorporateBenefits: Discounts on travel, tech, and more. Some offers may vary by location.

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.