Converter Control Engineer

Work experience Professional

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Engineering

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Converter Control Algorithms & Compliance

Vestas Technology & Operations holds the R&D function of Vestas. Through innovation, development, and continuous improvement, we develop products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas Technology & Operations develops the sustainable power systems of the future. Within the VTO business unit, the R&D department Converter & Electrical (C&E) Module is responsible for technology and product development of frequency converters, their control, and high-voltage transformers, switchgear, and cables for use within the wind turbine. The C&E Module (department) is composed of several Sub Modules, specific to each of the electrical components, as well as an overarching Technical Management Sub Module.

The Converter Control Algorithms is crucial for maintaining Vestas' leadership in sustainable energy. Our team develops and implements all Vestas turbine families' converter applications and control functionalities. Within the grid team, we ensure compliance with various grid codes, develop grid-type test certification strategies, manage power delivery to the grid, and engineer features for grid events such as voltage or frequency fluctuations. We oversee the entire value chain, from requirements and design for new turbines to validation, field support, and sales and service assistance. Our department is known for its highly skilled employees who consistently balance creativity with quality. Leveraging our core knowledge, we deliver high-quality converter solutions that meet system, product, and grid requirements.

Responsibilities You will report to the Sub Module Owner of Converter Control Algorithms in C&E and be responsible for grid-following converter control. More specifically, your responsibilities will cover:

Laying out converter requirements, owning converter control design and performing control software development, testing, and verification

Supporting technical sales, grid integration, and service functions in Vestas

Building up guidelines supporting the above functions/teams

Resolving field issues by a systemic root cause analysis approach

Monitoring the line of sight of the task backlog and keeping relevant stakeholders up to date

Improving the automation of tests and evaluation

Be responsible for guiding and coaching less experienced engineers, leading the team to deliver high-quality solutions

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in the Power Converter Industry with relevant knowledge in the converter grid side control, power converter development, control design, and implementation

Master's or PhD in Engineering within electronics, control or power electronics

Master time, DQ0, Sequence, and Phaser domains for 3-phase power systems

Deep understanding of power converter control strategies specially control of grid-connected converters, including grid-forming control

Solid knowledge of dynamic system modelling, controller design, and verification through simulations and tests

Structured and skilled at solving technical problems

Skilled in simulation environments such as MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, or PSCAD

Practical experience with control of power electronics, PWM strategies, and industrial software development

Good knowledge of grid connection of converters and compliance with international grid codes

Embedded control development for power electronics

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Motivated to learn and comfortable taking initiative

Good problem-solving, analysis and debugging

Responsive to shifting priorities and adjusting to new opportunities

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects without losing focus or compromising quality

Service-minded and skilled in stakeholder management and communication

Being skilled in estimating tasks and communicating with Tech Leads and project managers

A mindset of improving quality by reducing complexity and by elegant implementation

What we offer We offer you a job with full life cycle responsibility for an important part of the converter control system, in a very collaborative team which will empower you to take your own decisions and implement your solutionsYou will be able to build a large network across a large and truly global organization with great opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development. The work environment is result-oriented, at a high professional level and with a deep technical commitment. You will work with a purpose, clearly unde