QUICK JOB SEARCH JOB SEARCH PERFORMANCE & OPERABILITY SW PLATFORM ENGINEER X 2 The Performance & Operability SW Platform Engineer will develop/improve code architecture and tools related to software generation. The Performance & Operability SW Platform Engineer will also help identify turbine behavior driving loads and performance and support definition/development of new control features, derive architecture requirements APPLY CONTACT Luke Potts luke.potts@avaenergy.com LOCATION Hamburg and Barcelona TYPE Permanent REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics/Automation, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited College or University (or equivalent experience/knowledge) Demonstrated experience working in engineering field High proficiency in Matlab/Simulink for the design, simulation and verification of controls systems, MATLAB code generation Knowledge of C/C++ or other system languages and compilers Experience in design and modeling of closed-loop/feedback control strategies Experience with GE’s MarkVIe or similar PLCs Good understanding of code development methodologies and version control software Drive for quality software Experience with new control algorithm development, implementation and validation techniques: Software in the Loop (SiL), Processor in the Loop (PiL), Hardware in the Loop (HiL) System or product-level mindset Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment Strong oral and written communication skills Fluent in English (spoken and written) Willingness to travel occasionally YOUR TASKS Participate in the enhancement of the current tool chain for software generation both for the loads simulation environment as well as the turbine PLC code Responsible for architectural changes, improving code organization and modularization Design state-machines, and improve fault reaction behavior Communicate with the feature engineering teams and enable their work. Deploy architecture changes seamlessly after full verification. Maintain interfaces with the responsible department for the PLC hardware and main turbine code. Participate in the development and enhancement of control algorithms that increase turbine performance, lower mechanical loading of the turbine, and at the same time allow the turbine to run with high availability. Cooperate with the Loads and Validation teams to analyze the impact of the control strategy on the mechanical loads of the turbine in simulation and through the evaluation of measurement data Verification of code improvements within simulation environments Validation of turbine controls systems, based on turbine experimental tests results, possible involvement in turbine commissioning on site Support performance issues resolution from wind farms operation, including root cause analysis using problem solving methodology YOUR PROFILE Experience with real time controls design or modeling Familiarity and practical experience with agile methodologies (XP) Experience in wind industry with a focus on plant controls systems Good understanding of classical control theory (transfer functions, frequency domain design, etc.) and basic knowledge in modern (state-space, optimal control, etc.) control theory Experience with wind turbine simulation tools and environment such as Bladed, Flex5, HAWC2 Knowledge on system dynamics, controls and mechanical loads simulations APPLY ALL JOBS Role applying for: Performance & Operability SW Platform Engineer x 2 First Name(Required) Last Name(Required) Email(Required) CV Upload Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB. AVA Energy Limited 90 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 6LJ enquiries@avaenergy.com +44 0207 427 7600 AVA Energy Inc. AVA INC 711 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States us@avaenergy.com +1 718 540 4856 ©2020 AVA Energy Limited / Anti Bribery Policy / Privacy Policy / Equal Opportunites and Diversity Policy / Ethical Procurement and Conduct Policy Site by me&him