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

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