Converter Control Engineer (m/f/d) - Wind Turbine Software Development
Hamburg, DE, 22419 Rostock, DE, 18057 Sarriguren, ES, 31621
Are you passionate about renewable energy and advanced control systems? Join our innovative team at Nordex and help shape the future of wind energy. As a Converter Control Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge software for wind turbine power converters, contributing to the performance and reliability of our turbines worldwide.
YOUR TASKS
As part of the Converter Control Development Team, your tasks will include:
- Designing and developing application software for wind turbine power converters using Matlab/Simulink
- Programming PLC systems and developing libraries in C/C++
- Creating and maintaining software specifications using agile tools such as Confluence and JIRA
- Developing and executing validation tests for converter application software
- Supporting test bench validation for power converter systems
- Building simulation models for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing
- Collaborating with internal departments and the power converter hardware development team
YOUR PROFILE
We’re looking for a proactive and skilled engineer with:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
- 3–5 years of experience in application software development for wind turbine converters
- Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and PLC programming
- A structured, independent, and reliable working style
- Strong communication skills and intercultural competence
- A hands-on mentality and customer-oriented mindset
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); German or Spanish is a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally
for Germany:
posting date: 05.09.2025
available immediately, fulltime/permanent
Specialist II - III
Manager: Martin Schultze
Team: ELE, Converter Control Design
YOUR BENEFITS
Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.
#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
#Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
#OneCompany: Stronger together – with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.
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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.
In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.