Windfarm Control Development Engineer (m/f/d) in Hamburg, Deutschland

As a Wind Farm Control Development Engineer (m/f/d), you will contribute to the development and optimization of advanced wind farm control solutions that support the efficient and reliable operation of renewable energy assets worldwide. Working closely with international and cross-functional teams, you will drive technical developments from concept through deployment while ensuring compliance with grid requirements and customer expectations.

YOUR TASKS

• Design and implement communication interfaces for wind farm control systems based on customer and project requirements
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve software solutions for the Nordex Wind Farm Controller
• Validate control solutions in laboratory environments as well as during remote commissioning and testing of wind farms
• Optimize communication performance, reliability, and operational efficiency across global wind farm fleets
• Lead complex technical developments from concept definition through implementation and deployment
• Collaborate closely with Control & Grid Code, Laboratory Test, and other cross-functional engineering teams
• Provide 3rd-level technical support to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of wind farm control systems

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• First experience with PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3 and software development using Matlab/Simulink
• Solid understanding of PLC architectures, control algorithms, and industrial network technologies
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC UA, and Bluecom
• Experience with renewable power plants and grid code compliance requirements
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken; German and/or Spanish language skills are considered an advantage
• Ideally, experience with IEC 61400-25, embedded code generation, real-time control systems, or hybrid power plants including BESS, PV, and hydrogen technologies

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture : Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health : Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany : Stronger together – with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

*Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.