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Location
Boulder, United States
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Contact:
Sonu Chouhan
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Job ref:
19668
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2020-04-30
Position Overview
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Boulder R&D Center is composed of a multi-disciplinary group of engineering experts in aerodynamics, acoustics, structures, loads, and controls, who work concurrently to develop new designs and technologies. This world-class center offers an open, inspiring, and diverse working environment located in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
We are looking for a highly-talented and motivated engineer to contribute to the development of new products and new technologies, to make real what matters, clean energy for generations to come.
Responsibilities As a System Level Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Development and documentation of control and monitoring functions to satisfy requirements
- Performing simulations of wind turbine systems and processing resulting data
- Collecting and processing data from field testing of wind turbines
- Interfacing with software group to implement design solutions
- Effective interaction, communication, and collaboration with aerodynamic, electrical, structural and controls engineers in a global team-based environment to meet design requirements
- Contributing to solutions in a target-oriented manner
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience System Level Controls Engineers are required to possess the following:
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
- Proficiency in programming Simulink, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar
- Knowledge of controls theory
- Strong analytical skills, self-motivation, and ability to solve difficult technical challenges through innovation, dedication, and cooperation with a global team
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written reports
- Desire to develop and grow under the guidance of senior level engineers
Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience System Level Control Engineers are desired to possess the following:
- Experience handling and performing engineering analysis on large data sets
- Experience in measurement techniques and data analysis, including time-series and spectral analysis
- Experience modeling physical systems with Simscape, Modelica, or similar
- Knowledge of wind turbine loads, structures, aeroelasticity, and supporting analysis tools