Engineer Windfarm Control Development

Nordex SE; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking a skilled engineer based in Chennai to provide advanced remote support for wind farm control systems, focusing on troubleshooting and commissioning. Candidates should have a strong background in PLC systems and relevant industrial communication protocols.

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience, you will work collaboratively with site teams and contribute to operational improvements. A degree in a related engineering field is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PLC systems and architectures.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for control logic analysis.
• Solid experience with industrial communication protocols like Profinet and Modbus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced remote support for wind farm control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex control and communication issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technical solutions.

Skills

PLC systems understanding

MATLAB/Simulink knowledge

Industrial communication protocols

Control algorithms understanding

Education

Degree in Control Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced remote support during commissioning, upgrades, and troubleshooting of wind farm control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex control, communication, and integration issues across global wind farm sites.
• Reproduce field issues in the lab to support efficient root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support site and commissioning teams by guiding them through technical challenges.
• Validate control behavior during remote testing to meet grid code and customer requirements.
• Monitor fleet-wide performance and contribute to continuous operational improvements.
• Deliver 3rd level expert support and coordinate escalations with development team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions and improve product reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PLC systems and architectures, including experience with IEC61131‑3 based environments.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for analysis, debugging, and interpretation of control logic.
• Solid experience with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC60870‑5‑101/104, DNP3, OPC UA, and Bluecom.
• Good understanding of control algorithms, distributed control systems, and network communication fundamentals.
• Familiarity with renewable power plant operation and grid code requirements, particularly those relevant to wind power.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex control and communication issues in both laboratory and remote field environments.
• Strong analytical mindset and documentation skills to support 3rd level technical investigations and cross team collaboration.
• Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

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.