Development Engineer - Wind Turbine Control (m/w/d)
ENERCON
Company Overview
ENERCON GmbH
Aurich, Germany
1984
Approximately 3,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). The company does not disclose public revenue figures for 2023 or later.
What They Do
ENERCON focuses exclusively on onshore wind turbine technology and is known for its innovative development of gearless direct drive systems that reduce maintenance efforts and increase reliability. These systems utilize ring-shaped synchronous machines, either with permanent magnets (PMG) for the EP5 platform models or electrically excited generators for the EP3 models. The rotor blades are optimized to provide high energy yield, noise reduction, and minimized stress (source: enercon.de). The current product portfolio includes two platforms: the EP5 for medium to low wind sites with models like the E-175 EP5 with 6-7 MW rated power and a rotor diameter of 175 m, as well as the EP3 for medium wind conditions, offering versatile configurations up to several MW. These support hybrid integrations, including battery storage and grid connections (source: enercon.de).
Projects & Track Record
Notable completed projects include the Feldheim regional regulation power plant in Brandenburg, Germany, inaugurated in 2015, which features integrated wind and storage systems for grid regulation. Another example is the E-115/3 MW prototype in Lower Saxony, introduced in 2013 and transitioned to series production in 2014. Additionally, nearshore installations of the E-112 were realized in Wybelsumer Polder and on the Ems River in 2004 (source: jidipi.com). Current major projects include the Janneby wind farm in Germany, where ENERCON recently commissioned the first E-175 EP5 E2 turbine, feeding electricity into the grid.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, ENERCON has announced a strategic realignment to focus on turbine delivery, modular services, and integrated hybrid solutions such as wind + storage for grid-connected systems. CEO Udo Bauer emphasized the importance of partnerships for power generation, storage, and grid integration (source: windtech-international.com). Key contracts include the commissioning of the Janneby wind farm in Germany, while there are no public records of acquisitions or mergers for the years 2023-2025.
Working There
ENERCON offers positions in various fields such as development, production, sales, service, engineering, research and development, and project management. Hiring primarily takes place at the headquarters in Aurich, Germany, and at production sites in Magdeburg, Emden, Portugal, Brazil, Sweden, and Turkey (source: enercon.de). The corporate culture emphasizes innovation and responsibility for sustainable energy concepts, with regional employees managing projects supported by the expertise of the headquarters.
Contact
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ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.
Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can make a contribution to shape the future of renewable energies.
Your Tasks
- Development of control functions for wind turbines aiming to optimize mechanical loads and energy yield
- Identification and project management of promising control system development initiatives
- Integration of control algorithms into the turbine control system including programming tasks
- Close collaboration with various engineering departments and relevant certification bodies
- Evaluation of the turbine control performance across the fleet
- Development of internal software tools
Your Qualifications
- Master's or Bachelor's Degree in engineering with above-average results in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or a comparable qualification
- Programming experience, preferably in C/C++, Simulink and MATLAB or Python
- Proficiency in system simulation and control engineering or PLC programming
- Work experience in a related area such as control systems development, wind turbine technology, or simulation-based engineering is advantageous
- Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in technical and collaborative environments
- German or Dutch language skills are desirable
Your Benefits
- Opportunity to work remotely up to 60% of the time
- Entitlement to 30 days of paid vacation per year
- Flexible working hours through various working time models
- Ample parking and a selection of charging stations for electric vehicles on company premises
- A variety of lunch options in the company's own on-site cafeteria
- Internal and external training opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
- Comprehensive support for company pension schemes
- Private occupational disability insurance under special conditions
- Exciting and diverse tasks in the growing green energy sector of wind power
Contact Details
Meike Lübben
[email protected]
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About the role
February 20, 2026
Full Time
Company
- Bremen, Germany
- Barneveld, the Netherlands
- Aurich, Germany
Preferred work experience in control systems development or related areas
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