PLC Software Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

You will take part of a software engineers team who develop the Nordex Acciona wind farm controllers to fulfill customer and grid code requirements.

• Functional definition of wind farm control requirements.
• Software development of the Nordex Acciona wind farm controller.
• Software validation in the laboratory and also on field (remotely).
• Control performance optimization.
• Lead complex developments.
• Communication interfaces development and optimization.
• Close cooperation with stakeholders (Control and Grid code team, laboratory test team)
• 3rd level support for the Nordex Acciona wind farm fleet.

Your Profile

• Degree in Control, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Deep knowledge in PLC programming with IEC61131-3 and Matlab/Simulink.
• Deep knowledge in PLC architectures.
• Deep knowledge in abstract thinking.
• Deep knowledge in industrial communication protocols like Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC_UA, Bluecom.
• Good experience in control algorithms and network technology
• Good experience on Renewable Power Plant & Grid Codes.
• Desirable experience in IEC61400-25 Namespace.
• Desirable experience with Embedded Coding Generation and RT systems for Control Applications
• Desirable experience with hybrid generation plants (BESS, PV, H2)
• English (very good written and spoken). Ideally skills in German or Spanish
• Independent, reliable, and systematic/structured way of working. Strong communication and team skills paired with intercultural competence.
• Minimum work experience of 2 years in similar role.
• Availability to travel

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