Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader

GE Vernova; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader to oversee turbine control software and lead a team of engineers. The candidate must have strong experience in control systems engineering, hold a relevant degree, and have expertise in project management and Agile methodologies. This role will significantly impact wind farm performance while mentoring junior staff and fostering innovation.

Formación

• 7+ years in wind turbine controls engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of wind turbine dynamics and control systems.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of controls engineers for application software development.
• Oversee modeling and analysis of wind turbine dynamics.
• Coordinate hardware and software integration, including PLCs.

Conocimientos

Control theory

Systems modeling

Grid integration

Project management

Agile methodology

Excellent communication skills

Technical leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

IEC 61131-3 PLC programming

SCADA

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

The Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader is responsible for the turbine control software for various systems and components comprising a wind turbine. In this role, you will develop products, solutions, and technology for wind turbine and farm-level control components. You will execute business critical new product introductions, drive cost-out competitiveness, and develop technology to increase AEP and ensure world-class performance. This role requires deep expertise in control systems engineering, wind turbine technology, and project leadership to deliver reliable and efficient turbine performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a team of controls engineers, focused on application software development, from requirements to production release, through to post release support.
• Oversee the modeling, simulation, and analysis of wind turbine dynamics and control strategies to improve performance, reliability, and grid integration.
• Coordinate the integration of control hardware and software, including PLCs, SCADA, and remote monitoring systems.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of control system issues encountered during turbine operation, commissioning, or testing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, certifications, and customer requirements related to offshore wind turbine controls.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians; foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends in wind turbine controls and offshore wind energy.
• Own and manage the flight board; drive cross-functional collaboration with systems teams to ensure effective prioritization and execution of key initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive corrective and preventive actions to deliver world-class quality for core control components.
• Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting intellectual property, export-controlled information, and strategic technology.
• Guide Scrum ceremonies such as Scrum calls, sprint planning, sprint closure, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments to team progress and escalate issues when necessary.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in wind turbine controls engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role, preferably within offshore wind projects.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of control theory, systems modeling, turbine dynamics, and grid integration.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, IEC 61131-3 PLC programming).
• Experience with wind energy SCADA, PLC, industrial automation systems and communication protocols, sensors, signal processing, modelling and simulation of physical systems and controller logic
• Familiarity with offshore wind industry standards and certification processes (optional)
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Proven project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodology and leading sprint planning

• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Experience with Model-Based Design techniques and distributed control systems
• Proven ability to work effectively with international teams in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No