BESS Automation Engineer - Energy Storage Controls

Nidec Motor Corporation; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor technology company in Ohio is seeking a Renewable Energy Automation Engineer. This role focuses on developing energy management systems and control solutions for battery energy storage systems. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in automation design for renewable energy projects and strong skills in structured programming and simulation. This position involves about 20% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in automation design in utility scale renewable energies EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of battery technologies and energy management systems.
• Comfortable with Python, C/C++, Linux, and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop Power Management System for Energy Storage System.
• Design and develop control systems for battery energy storage.
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting across EMS deployments.
• Build and validate dynamic simulation models.

Skills

Energy storage systems knowledge

IEC 61131-3 structured text programming

SCADA system design

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

Industrial communication protocols

Cybersecurity standards understanding

HIL/SIL testing experience

Technical documentation interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSEE or MSEE preferred

PE License preferred

Tools

MATLAB

PSCAD

VMware

Windows Server

Microsoft Azure

Job description

A leading motor technology company in Ohio is seeking a Renewable Energy Automation Engineer. This role focuses on developing energy management systems and control solutions for battery energy storage systems. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in automation design for renewable energy projects and strong skills in structured programming and simulation. This position involves about 20% domestic and international travel.