Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader is responsible for the turbine control software for various systems and components comprising a wind turbine. In this role, you will develop products, solutions, and technology for wind turbine and farm-level control components. You will execute business critical new product introductions, drive cost-out competitiveness, and develop technology to increase AEP and ensure world-class performance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support in leading a team of controls engineers, focused on application software development, from requirements to production release, through to post release support.
• Technical vision on implementing a state-of-the-art software solution.
• Lead the design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of controls software.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies such as scrum calls, sprint planning, sprint closure, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments to team progress and escalate issues when necessary.
• Track and report on team progress, sprint velocity and other key metrics.
• Review the technical work of the team to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead the coordination and execution across the team to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Align with the Wind Engineering teams on priorities and deliverables for turbines controls software.
• Engage with customers to drive their success through fleet monitoring and issue resolution.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive corrective and preventative actions to deliver world-class quality for core control software.
• Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting intellectual property, export-controlled information, and strategic technology.
• Foster a culture of collaboration transparency, and continuous improvement within the organization.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with Renewable Energy emphasis preferred
• 6+ years of experience in software development relevant to wind turbine control system design
• Proficient in Matlab/Simulink

• Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Strong wind turbine controls system expertise
• Self-starter, who delivers results with minimal supervision
• Experience with Agile methodology and leading sprint planning
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Proven ability to work effectively with international teams in a fast-paced environment.