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FTI · 1 month ago

Lead Engineer, Controls Modeling and Simulation

Menasha, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

FTI is a company focused on leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy. As a Controls Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will develop control systems for distributed energy resources and collaborate with various teams to drive innovation and performance improvements.

Construction

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and lead control system design, implementation, and validation for new technology and product development

Develop proof-of-concept controls algorithms to support architecture trade studies and provide functional recommendations to software teams

Collaborate with component and domain subject matter experts to translate functional requirements into controls, optimization, and diagnostics algorithms

Develop and/or integrate physics-based modeling and simulation environment for a variety of electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems for distributed energy resources and power distribution

Use simulation platforms to optimize and validate controls software design and overall system performance

Conduct control system architecture trade studies and optimization to ensure maximized performance

Utilize DOE, optimization methods, and data driven modeling and analysis tools

Own, document, and communicate interface definitions and performance requirements for controls hardware and communication networks

Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualification

Controls systems designSystems simulationMATLAB/SimulinkPython/C++Multi-physics modelingHIL/MIL/SIL simulationRenewable energy systemsPower distribution conceptsVersion controlControl system designSoft skills

Required

Bachelors or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent

8+ years of experience in controls systems design and systems simulation

Proficiency in time-domain simulation software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools for controls systems design, pure simulation or real time operating platforms

Experience with Python, C++, or similar environments for development of optimization tools and controls logic

Knowledge of multi-physics modeling software such as Simscape, Simcenter Amesim, GT Suite, or similar

Proficient in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), model-in-loop (MIL), and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation platforms, including the integration of plant and controls models

Experience with HIL platforms including dSpace, speedgoat, NI, or others for testing of controls systems

Experience or familiarity with control system design, PLCs, or SCADA systems for microgrids

Strong understanding of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, power conversion, and battery energy storage systems

Knowledge of power distribution concepts including uninterrupted power supply and power converters

Experience with management systems for battery energy storage, control of thermal management systems, optimization algorithms for energy management systems

Experience using version control for software, modeling and simulation including Git or other similar tools

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