Wind Farm Control Validation Engineer

Engineer Wind Farm Control Validation

Your Tasks:

Assure the software quality (Windfarm Control) developing programs and defining test cases/validation environments in order to test the Control Software automatically or executing manually the tests described in the test specifications.
 

• Develop and enhance automated test systems to validate control software
• Conduct hardware and grid compliance tests for various grid code requirements
• Automate tests using a test sequencer (Exam MicroNova)
• Definition, preparation and pre-evaluation of test results.
• Define, configure, prepare, and update test systems for test execution.
• Detection of new validation use cases/scenarios.
• Implement and validate new software specifications within the automated test system
• Set up and optimize Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test bench systems in the software laboratory
• Analyze measurement data and develop automated evaluation processes for test systems
• Collaborate closely with various departments in an international environment.

 

Your Profile:

• Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Good knowledge of general electrical engineering.
• Basic knowledge of the applicable network connection guidelines.
• Grid Code Compliance requirements knowledge in the renewable energy industry is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Ethernet technology, bus systems and real-time simulation system. 
• Knowledge in industrial communication protocols (DNP3, IEC-101, IEC104, OPC-UA, Profinet).
• Knowledge of "EXAM' software tool will have preference.
• At least one programming language. E.g. Java or Python will have preference.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

 

 

 

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Experience Level

Mid Level