Control Testing Engineer

Delta Electronics Americas; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas in Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan, is seeking an experienced engineer to own the test strategy for the microgrid control stack, managing HIL test benches and integrating automation pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in controls testing. This position focuses on compliance with UL and IEEE standards and offers opportunities for field commissioning on utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in controls testing, HIL, or commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with RTDS and/or OPAL-RT.
• Familiarity with UL 1741-SB and IEEE 1547-2018.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate HIL test benches using RTDS.
• Define test plans for islanding and blackstart.
• Build automated regression pipelines with Python.

Skills

RTDS

Python scripting

Automation framework

Modbus TCP

IEC 61850

Education

BS/MS in Electrical / Power / Control Systems Engineering

Tools

TestStand

LabVIEW

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.

Role Summary

Own the test strategy for the full microgrid control stack — from PCS/BESS firmware and Unit Controller through RT, SCADA, and EMS. You will build and run HIL test benches on RTDS automate regression, and produce the evidence needed for UL 1741-SB, IEEE 1547-2018, and customer/utility acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and operate HIL test benches using RTDS — model power systems, PCS/BESS, and grid scenarios.
• Define test plans for islanding, blackstart, ride-through (LVRT/HVRT/FRT), protection coordination, mode transitions, and EMS dispatch.
• Build automated regression: Python / TestStand / pytest pipelines integrated with Azure DevOps CI/CD; publish coverage and pass/fail dashboards.
• Run integration tests across different layers validate timing, data contracts, alarm propagation, and failover behavior.
• Generate certification evidence and test reports for IEEE 1547-2018, UL 1741-SB, and customer specific factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT).
• Support commissioning and field issues into regression cases.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical / Power / Control Systems Engineering; 4+ years (Senior: 7+) in controls testing, HIL, or commissioning.
• Hands-on with RTDS and/or OPAL-RT, including model build, I/O mapping, and amplifier interfaces (PHIL is a plus).
• Strong Python scripting; experience with one automation framework (pytest, robot, TestStand, LabVIEW).
• Working knowledge of Modbus TCP, IEC 61850 (GOOSE/MMS), DNP3 — and how to inject/simulate them in test.
• Familiarity with UL 1741-SB, IEEE 1547-2018, and FAT/SAT processes for energy storage and microgrids.
• Preferred: Cybersecurity test exposure (fuzzing protocols, IEC 62443 verification).
• Field commissioning experience on BESS / microgrid / utility-scale projects.