Senior Turbine Control Engineer
The primary focus of this role is to design and develop control algorithms for modern commercial wind turbines using a forward looking laser wind sensor instrument. Control algorithm development at CTW predominantly uses a combination of in-house tools, Matlab and Microsoft C/C++ development tools.
The majority of CTW control system projects involve new or established wind turbine manufacturers, sometimes requiring algorithm design only and sometimes algorithm design, software and commissioning support.
Responsibilities
- Analysis of non-linear wind turbine dynamic structures.
- Creation of power production control loops for variable speed pitch regulated wind turbines.
- Iterating non-linear algorithm features and supervisory control policies, in conjunction with non-linear time domain wind turbine simulation tools.
- Establishing verifiable trade-offs between structural loads and energy capture.
- Generating formal wind turbine certification loads, in accordance with prevailing standards.
- Providing correspondence and documentation that is sufficient to explain all aspects of the design work.
The post would suit an individual with a background in applied mathematics, and experience with control algorithm design in either an academic or an industrial context.
- At least an upper second class degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a similar numerate subject. Postgraduate qualification preferred.
- Expert knowledge of classical control theory and transfer function analysis.
- Good knowledge of modern control theory and state space methods.
- Familiarity with linear systems and frequency domain analysis.
- Expert Matlab user.
Competency Requirements
Working in a small, hard working and technical team, you will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to express yourself technically within the team and in front of clients.
- Ability to demonstrate adaptability and swift proficiency in new skills.
- Ability to plan and organize own workload.
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively.
Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]
