Power HIL Research Internship for Battery Storage

Alfen B.V.

Almere

On-site

EUR 7,000 - 11,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alfen B.V. invites master’s students to contribute to advanced testing methods for battery energy storage systems and control applications.

You will explore Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/PHIL) validation for grid-connected energy storage and site-level control, using real-time simulation platforms to create a repeatable, automated validation environment. The internship focuses on investigating HIL applicability, defining test scenarios, comparing platforms, and outlining an integration

Qualifications

Pursuing a Master's degree (WO level) at a technical university.
Study Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Control Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
Exposure to Hardware-in-the-Loop concepts through university projects, research, or relevant experience.
Experience with modelling and simulation tools such as Simulink, Modelica, PSCAD, FMI/FMU, PSSE, or PowerFactory.
Scripting or programming skills, for example in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
Independent thinker able to communicate findings clearly to others.
Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are not required.

Responsibilities

Investigate and develop a Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/PHIL) testing approach for grid-connected energy storage systems and site-level control applications.
Define realistic test scenarios for a wide range of operating conditions, disturbances, and grid events.
Compare and evaluate HIL platforms on performance, integration possibilities, automation potential, and scalability.
Develop a reference architecture and implementation roadmap for integrating HIL testing into the engineering workflow.
Optionally create a proof-of-concept for closed-loop testing and automated reporting.