Lead Engineer - Control Solutions, Tampere

About the role

As a Lead NPI Engineer, you will lead research and development activities focused on control system design for STATCOM and SVC solutions. This role involves implementing innovative architectures and algorithms to meet demanding customer specifications, ensuring high-quality delivery of power electronic control systems within an innovative team.

You are offered A leading role in high-profile R&D projects within the energy sector, the chance to contribute to the global green energy transition and sustainable power systems, and a dynamic and international working environment.

Work tasks

This role focuses on leading the research and development of control solutions for large-scale power electronic systems, including design, simulation, testing, and documentation of advanced control architectures for FACTS devices.

• Leading application control and protection design for FACTS devices.
• Implementing innovative control system architectures and features for STATCOM and SVC systems.
• Defining simulation environments and leading test automation design.
• Conducting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Specifying, designing, and documenting control architectures and solutions.
• Conducting root-cause analysis for complex control issues.
• Participating in technical negotiations with end customers and supporting tendering activities.

We are looking for

• MSc or higher in Power/Control System Engineering or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of control theory for grid-connected power electronic devices and compensation systems.
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as PSCAD, Matlab Simulink, RTDS, or PSSE.
• Experience in control and protection application design and analysis of dynamic behavior in FACTS devices.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Basic knowledge of test automation.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.