Grid Compliance Specialist, Converter Control

Are you interested in developing innovative converter solutions that power the future of renewable energy? Do you thrive in a role where you can mentor engineers, facilitate innovation, and shape the global energy landscape?
Join the Vestas Grid Converter Control team and participate in designing and implementing advanced converter control technologies for wind turbines.

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

The Converter Control Application 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

• As a member of the Converter Control development team, you will be responsible for defining converter requirements, guiding the design of converter controls, and overseeing the development, testing, and verification of control software
• Mentor and support less experienced team members, helping to shape decision-making and overseeing technical projects and work packages
• Set the direction for the Grid Compliance technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with broader business goals
• Provide technical sign-offs on Grid Compliance scope deliveries, ensuring quality assurance standards are met
• Scope and estimate work packages, build business cases and ensure development projects align with business priorities
• Refining grid requirements and converting them into optimized converter control strategies to meet grid compliance needs

 
Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Engineering, specializing in electronics, control, or power electronics, coupled with 6+ years of experience in the power converter industry with a focus on converter line-side control
• Deep understanding of time, DQ0, sequence, and phasor domains for three-phase power systems
• Ability to interpret and apply grid codes to converter control
• Proficient in translating control functions to and from C-code
• Experienced in simulation environments such as MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, or PSCAD
• Systematic approach and capable of evaluating scientific research and translating insights into practical applications
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies is beneficial

 
Competencies

• Highly independent and diligent in self-learning and development
• Solid problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills with a focus on delivering effective solutions
• Resilient and capable of adjustment, leveraging it as an opportunity for growth and improvement
• Proficient at managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without compromising quality or losing focus
• Skilled in delegation, offering clear guidance to team members to promote collaboration and efficiency
• Proficient in estimating task durations and maintaining clear communication with tech leads and project managers
• Striving to enhance quality by simplifying processes and implementing elegant, efficient solutions

 
What we offer

We offer you a job in a truly global and active organization with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will benefit from working highly professionally and with solid technical talent in an inspiring environment. You will be directly involved in facilitating the development of a core product and service, which is of utmost importance to our customers.

Additional information
The primary work location will be Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal.

To be considered for this role, you will need to apply online before March 10, 2025. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

For more information, please get in touch with recruiter, Amanuel Gebremairam, at alege@vestas.com

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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