Microgrid Controls Test Engineer — HIL/RTDS

Delta Corp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will design and execute test plans, run cross-layer integration tests, and generate FAT/SAT reports while supporting field issues and commissioning. This role is based in Raleigh, NC with a focus on energy storage and microgrid

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Power/Control Systems Engineering; 4+ years in controls testing, HIL, or commissioning.
• Hands-on with RTDS and/or OPAL-RT; model build, I/O mapping, and amplifier interfaces (PHIL a plus).
• Strong Python scripting; experience with one automation framework (pytest, robot, TestStand, LabVIEW).

Responsibilities

• Design and operate HIL test benches using RTDS to model power systems.
• Define test plans for islanding, blackstart, ride-through, EMS dispatch.
• Build automated regression pipelines with Python, TestStand, pytest; CI/CD on Azure DevOps.
• Run integration tests across layers; validate timing, data contracts, alarms, and failover behavior.
• Generate certification evidence and FAT/SAT reports for IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741-SB.
• Support commissioning and field issues into regression cases.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

Regression testing

HIL testing

Controls testing

Education

BS/MS Electrical/Power/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

RTDS

OPAL-RT

PHIL

TestStand

pytest

Azure DevOps CI/CD

Job description

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

You will design and execute test plans, run cross-layer integration tests, and generate FAT/SAT reports while supporting field issues and commissioning. This role is based in Raleigh, NC with a focus on energy storage and microgrid