Development Engineer - Wind Turbine Control (m/f/d)

ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

Development Engineer - Wind Turbine Control (m/f/d)

Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can make a contribution to shape the future of renewable energies.

Your Tasks

• Development of control functions for wind turbines, aiming to optimize mechanical loads and energy yield
• Identification and project management of promising control system development initiatives
• Integration of control algorithms into the turbine control system, including programming tasks
• Evaluation of the turbine control performance across the fleet
• Development of internal software tools
• Close collaboration with various engineering departments and relevant certification bodies

Your Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics) with above-average results or a comparable qualification
• Programming experience, preferably in C/C++, Simulink and MATLAB or Python
• Proficiency in system simulation and control engineering or PLC programming
• Work experience in a related area such as control systems development, wind turbine technology, or simulation-based engineering is advantageous
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in technical and collaborative environments

Your Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely up to 95% of the time
• Entitlement to 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Flexible working hours through various working time models
• Ample parking and a selection of charging stations for electric vehicles on company premises
• A variety of lunch options in the company’s own on-site cafeteria
• Internal and external training opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
• Comprehensive support for company pension schemes
• Private occupational disability insurance under special conditions
• Exciting and diverse tasks in the growing green energy sector of wind power

Contact Details

Florian Dzengel
FLORIAN.DZENGEL@ENERCON.DE