Development Engineer, Converter Control

Job description

Job ID: 290331
Job Family: Engineering
Organisation: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Mode of Employment: Full time only

Development Engineer Converter Control

Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa have recently merged to create a leader in the renewable energy industry, to provide cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to society, and to create lasting value for all stakeholders. With a worldwide installed capacity of 75 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 90 countries and a team of 27,000 employees worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshores wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. The global headquarters and legal domicile of the company is located in Zamudio, Spain. The company is listed on the Spanish stock exchange.

As demand for clean power generation to meet the world’s growing energy need increases, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has the answers. With highly efficient, robust and reliable wind turbines, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a demonstrated history in delivering proven solutions to onshore and offshore sites.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, the leading global provider of wind energy solutions is expanding its research and development (R & D) capability in the UK with new investments in its facility at Keele University and Glasgow.
Made up of specialist engineers, researchers and support staff, the UKR&D department is primarily responsible for developing new power converters and related technologies for large onshore and offshore wind turbines. The Glasgow based Converter Control team are an integral part of this department and are responsible for thesuccessful integration of the power converter and its associated controls into onshore and offshore wind farms.

Located at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy R&D office in Glasgow city centre, this role involves the design and modelling of wind turbine power converter controlsand the integration of the control system into the wider turbine and farm power network.An in depth knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink is a requirement, as is a background in either control theory, power converter control, power systems, power electronics. Experience of RTDS real time simulation environment would be useful. We are looking for someone technically competent who can manage and own the given tasks, who has good communication skills and can take the initiative in resolvingtechnical issues. A capable individual, motivated and a good communicator .Your dutieswill includethe following:

What are my responsibilities?

· Development and support of wind turbine converter advanced control systems for AC and HVDC connected wind farms.
· Development and verification oftime and frequency domain models for high power wind turbinesto allow performance analysis (stability, resonance, harmonics, transient and steady state performance)
· Working as team member with other members of UK R&D team and wider engineering team.
· Capturing and documentation of detailed requirements and acceptance criteria.
· Stability analysis and definition of system design solutions for stable operation under all operating conditions.
· Evaluation of potential technical solutions for converter control and impact/requirements on power systems and power electronics.
· Validation of models in Simulation/ RTDS/laboratory/wind turbines
· Willingness to travel to as required for site testing and validation of developed control solutions

What do I need to qualify for this job?

This role requires someone who is educated to at least degree level in Electrical/Electronic engineering with specialization in control theory/ power electronics/ power systems / electrical machines. You will have demonstrable knowledge of power converter control, 3 phase power systems, HVDC power transmission systems, time domain andfrequency domain simulation techniques.

This role also requires experience of real time control systems, RSCAD, RTDS, Matlab and C would be advantageous. Also advantageous would be experience of 690V 3 phase lab testing environment.

A keen interest in Renewable Energy (wind energy) is desirable.

How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.