Engineer* mHIL Operation ‒ Test Benches for Wind Turbines

Who we are ...Our primary focuses at Fraunhofer IWES are on wind energy and hydrogen technologies. Our institute is home to more than 300 scientists and employees as well as over 100 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at nine sites. We secure investments in technological developments through validation, shorten innovation cycles, accelerate certification procedures, and increase planning accuracy by means of innovative measurement methods.  This team is looking for you ...You will join our »Process Automation and Real-Time Systems« group at our site in Bremerhaven. Here, we automate and operate various test benches for systems and components of wind turbines and electrolyzers. To create realistic test environments, we couple simulation models of other components to the DUT in real time via signal-based and mechanical hardware-in-the-loop (mHIL) methods and adapt the motor-side control algorithms accordingly. We also develop tools that allow us to automate the execution of tests, the post-processing of measurement data, and various AI methods for the wind energy sector, using an on-premises Kubernetes cluster. At present, the team consists of four research associates and several students. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us. What you will doThese duties await you ...You will be responsible for the integration of our real-time turbine model, as well as for the development and integration of mHIL methodologies and model-based control procedures. Furthermore, you will maintain the drive-side converters and control the drives on our test benches. You will put the developed solutions into operation on our test benches and monitor their function during both the commissioning stage and test operation. We would be delighted to hear your ideas on the professional orientation and further strategic development of the group. No two days at work are ever the same!You will work on scientific questions in your field and publish your results in scientific publications. Additionally, you will contribute to several research and development projects and also handle the project applications. You will take over project management tasks and gradually manage individual work packages and/or research and development projects. Still want more? You will also regularly attend trade fairs, meetings, and conferences, where you will present scientific findings and technical expertise while continuously developing your personal network. What you bring to the tableWhat is your specialist background?You should have completed your diploma, master’s degree or a doctorate in Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Technology or Automation Technology/Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Embedded Systems Engineering. Do you have a specialist background in electrical drive machines, as well as classic and model-based control technology? Do you already have some experience with real-time systems and the compilation of models using real-time hardware? Are you familiar with the basics of automation? Great! Do you also have an understanding of the aeroelastics, electrical engineering, and system control of a wind turbine? Awesome! Your profile is complemented by ...Have you ever come into contact with Beckhoff automation systems? Or perhaps with the modeling and simulation environments Dymola and Modelica? Perhaps you even have experience with other programming languages? Ideally, you already have professional experience in the operation and control of large drives. That would be great, but do not worry if you don’t have all those skills in your repertoire just yet: you can also get your career off to a flying start with us too. If you do already have experience, you can expand upon it here. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level – a good command of German and English will make your day-to-day work easier. What you can expectHow would you like to develop?We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. It is also possible to be responsible for your own doctorate here. We offer you our full support! Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively! What we can offer you ...Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app. For sustainable mobility, you can also benefit from the Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket. We set store by diversity and equality!Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this for yourself!   We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components. With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.  Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!   Only online applications via the portal can be considered.Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications. Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems  Requisition Number: 74773                Application Deadline: 08/04/2024