Lead Engineer, Controls Modeling and Simulation

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As a Controls Modeling & Simulation Engineer in the R&D group, you will be responsible for developing control systems in a physics-based modeling and simulation environment for electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems used in distributed energy resources and power distribution. Collaborating with subject matter experts, product strategy teams, and systems engineers, you will create accurate and efficient control systems, optimization, and analytics algorithms to support technologies and products development within the Product Engineering organization. Through your expertise, you will play a key role in driving innovation and performance improvements in distributed energy and power distribution systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelors or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in controls systems design and systems simulation
• Proficiency in time-domain simulation software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools for controls systems design, pure simulation or real time operating platforms
• Experience with Python, C++, or similar environments for development of optimization tools and controls logic
• Knowledge of multi-physics modeling software such as Simscape, Simcenter Amesim, GT Suite, or similar
• Proficient in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), model-in-loop (MIL), and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation platforms, including the integration of plant and controls models
• Experience with HIL platforms including dSpace, speedgoat, NI, or others for testing of controls systems
• Experience or familiarity with control system design, PLCs, or SCADA systems for microgrids
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, power conversion, and battery energy storage systems.
• Knowledge of power distribution concepts including uninterrupted power supply and power converters
• Experience with management systems for battery energy storage, control of thermal management systems, optimization algorithms for energy management systems
• Experience using version control for software, modeling and simulation including Git or other similar tools

Travel : 5-10%

Work Schedule : This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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