PLC Software Automation Engineer - Wind Farm Control (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Sarriguren; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading wind energy company in Sarriguren is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and optimize wind farm controllers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and strong skills in PLC programming and communication protocols. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, alongside a passion for renewable energy and sustainability.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Health support and activities

30 days of vacation

Formación

• Deep knowledge in PLC architectures.
• Good experience on Renewable Power Plant & Grid Codes.
• Minimum work experience of 2 years in similar role.

Responsabilidades

• Develop wind farm controllers to meet requirements.
• Optimize control performance and lead complex developments.
• Provide support for the Nordex wind farm fleet.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Matlab/Simulink

Industrial communication protocols

Control algorithms

Renewable Power Plant knowledge

Educación

Degree in Control, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

Descripción del empleo

REQUISITION ID: 7744

LOCATION: Sarriguren, ES, 31621

YOUR TASKS

• You will take part of a software engineers team who develop the Nordex Acciona wind farm controllers to fulfill customer and grid code requirements.
• Functional definition of wind farm control requirements.
• Software development of the Nordex Acciona wind farm controller.
• Software validation in the laboratory and also on field (remotely).
• Control performance optimization.
• Lead complex developments.
• Communication interfaces development and optimization.
• Close cooperation with stakeholders (Control and Grid code team, laboratory test team)
• 3rd level support for the Nordex Acciona wind farm fleet.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Control, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Deep knowledge in PLC programming with IEC61131-3 and Matlab/Simulink.
• Deep knowledge in PLC architectures.
• Deep knowledge in abstract thinking.
• Deep knowledge in industrial communication protocols like Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC_UA, Bluecom.
• Good experience in control algorithms and network technology
• Good experience on Renewable Power Plant & Grid Codes.
• Desirable experience in IEC61400-25 Namespace.
• Desirable experience with Embedded Coding Generation and RT systems for Control Applications
• Desirable experience with hybrid generation plants (BESS, PV, H2)
• English (very good written and spoken). Ideally skills in German or Spanish
• Independent, reliable, and systematic/structured way of working. Strong communication and team skills paired with intercultural competence.
• Minimum work experience of 2 years in similar role.
• Availability to travel

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.

*Some offers may varyby 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.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. 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 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees 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

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.