Senior Expert BESS

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.

Senior Expert Battery Energy Storage Systems (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

• You take ownership of the system-level requirement specification for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and continuously develop it further.
• You are responsible for building and refining the system-level test specification for BESS, ensuring it meets evolving technical and operational needs.
• You integrate BESS power units seamlessly into the hybrid control power plant, covering the full scope of system functionality.
• You lead the qualification process using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) methods — from concept and product development across all PDP stages to series optimization.
• You steer external BESS suppliers with technical authority and ensure alignment with system requirements and project goals.
• You actively scout emerging technologies relevant to BESS and evaluate their potential for future integration.

Your Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field.
• You bring in-depth experience with industrial BESS systems and/or power converters; knowledge of grid-following, grid-supporting, or grid-forming functionalities is a plus.
• You are well-versed in requirements engineering, test specification development, and the V-model approach including verification and validation.
• You work confidently with model-based development tools such as Matlab/Simulink, ideally including System Composer.
• You think in systems, recognize modularization potential, and approach complexity with clarity and structure.
• You demonstrate lateral leadership and make sound decisions, even in dynamic environments.
• You have a strong track record in managing suppliers and driving technical collaboration.
• You communicate and present effectively in English, both in writing and speaking.

Your Benefits

• Entitlement to 30 days of paid annual leave
• Flexible working hours through suitable working time models
• Childcare options available at the Wirbelwind daycare center
• Ample parking spaces and a range of charging stations for electric vehicles on the company premises
• A variety of lunch options in the on-site company canteen
• Internal and external training and development opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Private occupational disability insurance on special terms
• Exciting and varied tasks in the green growth industry of wind energy

Contact Details

Meike Lübben
[email protected]
(DEU (+49)) +4904941927465

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