Senior Control Engineer

Siemens Gamesa; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to develop, tune, and validate advanced turbine control strategies. You will use aeroelastic simulations, field data analysis, and automation tools to optimize energy production while reducing structural loads.

Collaboration spans global loads, software, and turbine design teams. You will also support controller certification activities, prepare technical docs, and participate in reviews, leveraging MATLAB/Simulink and OpenFAST

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering field.
• 4+ years of controls experience, preferably in wind turbine tech.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve turbine control using aeroelastic tools like Flex5/OpenFAST.
• Collaborate with global teams across loads, software, and validation engineering.
• Develop MATLAB/Simulink tools for controller tuning and validation workflows.
• Drive continuous improvements in control methodologies and simulations.
• Communicate complex concepts and project status to stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing across teams.

Skills

Aeroelastic simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Git

Jira

LaTeX

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Control & Automation/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Eng

Tools

OpenFAST

Flex5

Bladed

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Controls Engineer, on a typical day within the Loads and Controls team at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, you will work on developing, tuning, and validating advanced turbine control strategies using aeroelastic simulations, field data analysis, and automation tools. Your day may involve setting up and running aeroelastic simulation workflows, analyzing turbine response and controller performance, identifying optimization opportunities, and proposing control enhancements to improve energy production and reduce structural loads. You will collaborate closely with global teams across loads, software, and turbine design to solve complex engineering challenges and support validation activities on operational turbines.

In addition, you will contribute to controller certification activities by preparing technical documentation, supporting compliance analyses, and participating in technical reviews. Through your expertise in controls engineering, simulation-driven development, and data analysis, you will directly support the delivery of innovative and reliable wind turbine solutions that accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Work with aeroelastic simulation tools similar to Flex5, Bladed, or OpenFAST to evaluate and improve turbine control behavior.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across loads, software, mechanical, and validation engineering to solve complex technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink-based tools and automation workflows for controller tuning, validation, and performance analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements in control methodologies, simulation workflows, and engineering processes while ensuring adherence to engineering quality standards and best practices.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and project updates to stakeholders.
• Contribute actively to technical discussions, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the global engineering organization.

What You Bring

As a part of the Loads and Controls team in Bangalore location, you will execute projects in collaboration with global engineering teams across Denmark, Spain, and other Siemens Gamesa locations.

• Experience with aeroelastic simulation and control tools such as Flex5, Bladed, or OpenFAST is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with MATLAB/Simulink and a solid understanding of object‑oriented programming principles.
• Knowledge of Python, LaTeX, distributed version control systems such as Git or Mercurial, and agile development tools such as Jira will be an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in controller tuning, stability margin analysis, and parameter optimization techniques.
• Compliant, systematic, self-initiative, team player and consistent with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate in all verticals with multicultural international stakeholders.

Eduction & Experience

You must have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Control & Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering from a recognized institute.

You should have minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in controls, preferably within wind turbine technology or renewable energy applications.

About Team

This role is part of the Loads and Controls Engineering Department within Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Technology organization. The team works on cutting-edge control technologies and advanced engineering solutions for next-generation wind turbines in a highly international environment.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges, collaborate with global experts, and contribute directly to the development of sustainable energy solutions that power the future.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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