Senior Control Software Engineer Powertrain, Blades & Options

Professional | Full-Time  | Information Technology

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Applications, Controls & Electrical > Turbine Control Software > Power Train, Blades & Options

Come and be part of the energy transition - Vestas products have until now supported our customers avoiding 1.7 billion tons of carbon emissions. If you feel inspired by developing Software solutions, have experience in Turbine Software, like the opportunity of fully owning and entire part of the functionality for Vestas wind turbines, from development to life-cycle management, and find motivation in both people- and technical leadership in a complex business environment, then you may be the candidate we are looking for. 

As part of Vestas' journey towards a modular product, the technology has created Modules and Sub-Modules. Every Sub-Module owns and is fully responsible for a complete functional area of the wind turbine. Sub-module owners are critical to the organization as they are the people leading the development teams supporting those functional areas. This is a position of high responsibility, but also high impact, as Sub-Module owners are responsible not only for the development, but also for life-cycle management, strategy and roadmap of that functional domain. 

The Power -Train, Blades and Options Sub-Module sits within the Turbine SW Control Software Organization in Vestas. The team Sub-Module is accountable for a large amount of important functionalities in the wind turbine: control of critical systems some of the most important functionalities of the wind turbine: the control of the critical systems (e.g. the lubrication system for gear/generator), implementing and testing the software based on requirements, with the purpose of preventing turbine structural damage and personnel injuries, turbine downtime, all carried out in close collaboration with mechanical stakeholders. The department consists of highly skilled, international, highly experienced engineers who are taking responsibility for all aspects of the Safety Software deliverables which are placed across Portugal, Denmark, Denmark and India.

Responsibilities

• Providing control software solutions to existing products and new developments 
• Identifying and addressing issues reported from projects and turbines in operation 
• The work involves high level of engineering, i.e. balancing a solution towards requirements from various stakeholders 
• Validation of our solutions on all levels, including in-house tests, integration and field verification 
• Documenting and presenting your work in a precise way to our internal and external stakeholders 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science / Electronics & Communication / Electrical / Similar Engineering specialization
• 8+ years of work experience in software development 
• Object Oriented & State-based software design 
• Experience in real time embedded systems machine control
• Development Experience with C++ 
• Experience in scripting languages like python & SQL 
• Experience in Control system using MATLAB Simulink
• Hands-on experience with product or technology development 
• Experience with SCRUM and Agile Development 
• Understanding of Continuous integration solutions with e.g. Git, Jenkins, Atlassian suite 

Competencies

• You are innovative , problem-solving, results-oriented and have a solid sense of responsibility 
• You are able to meet your deadlines with the good quality output 
• You have a creative approach to new tasks and out of box thought process 
• You achieve goals as part of a team and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge 
• Good communication & presentation skills in English (speaking and writing) 

What We Offer

We offer a true global and fast-moving organization with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development. Emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all aspects. You will benefit from an inclusive environment working at a high professional level and with a significant technical commitment. You will work with a purpose, clearly understanding the value of what you're delivering and how it's contributing to avoid climate change. 

We offer a industry standard salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for software development and a desire to deliver projects to finished project, we be excited to hear from you!

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India. 

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th April 2024.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize 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 173 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 29,000 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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