Microgrid Control Test Engineer (HIL/RTDS)

Delta Electronics Americas; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a qualified engineer to own the test strategy for the full microgrid control stack, from firmware to EMS. You will build and run HIL test benches on RTDS, automate regression, and produce evidence for UL 1741-SB and IEEE 1547-2018 compliance.

The role requires hands-on RTDS/OPAL-RT, strong Python scripting, and experience with test automation frameworks. You will design test plans, implement regression pipelines, and contribute to field commissioning and

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

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

Skills

RTDS/OPAL-RT experience

Python scripting

Test automation

HIL testing

Modbus/IEC 61850/DNP3 knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Electrical / Power / Control Systems Engineering

Tools

RTDS

OPAL-RT

pytest

TestStand

LabVIEW

Azure DevOps

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a qualified engineer to own the test strategy for the full microgrid control stack, from firmware to EMS. You will build and run HIL test benches on RTDS, automate regression, and produce evidence for UL 1741-SB and IEEE 1547-2018 compliance.

The role requires hands-on RTDS/OPAL-RT, strong Python scripting, and experience with test automation frameworks. You will design test plans, implement regression pipelines, and contribute to field commissioning and