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Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

Fluence

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

Hybrid

Energy Storage

Engineering & Design

561 days ago

$0 - $0

About Fluence

Fluence strives to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers and employee’s needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other.

About the Role

Driving development of innovative solutions around grid-forming application controls for PCS in utility scale energy storage solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop control algorithms for power electronic systems used in utility-scale energy storage projects.
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to implement comprehensive PCS controls solutions.
  • Interact with external development partners.
  • Utilize simulation tools to model, simulate, and analyze power electronics systems.
  • Implement and validate control strategies through prototyping and testing.
  • Execute HIL and SIL testing to validate control algorithms.
  • Optimize control algorithms for efficiency and grid stability.
  • Stay updated on advancements in power electronics and control techniques.
  • Contribute to documentation for seamless integration and future enhancements.

Requirements

  • Power systems
  • Power electronics
  • Control theory
  • Programming
  • Simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS)
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • Digital signal processors (DSPs)
  • Microcontrollers
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
  • Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication

Benefits